Quality Engineer

Continental; Avian Park (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental in Avian Park, SC, is seeking a Quality Engineer to guide plant quality initiatives and support problem-solving across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes leading structured problem solving, advancing APQP processes, coordinating quality tools (GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC), and collaborating with suppliers and customers to drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Quality in Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.
• Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools in collaboration with plant teams.
• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.
• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.
• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality in Manufacturing

Communication (writing and verbal)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GR&R

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing expert guidance, training and support to Plant Quality teams in the areas of problem solving and quality improvements.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.

• Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools (e.g., GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) in collaboration with plant teams.

• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.

• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.

• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.

• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.
  Ensure the availability of equipment as well as the necessary supplies for the demands of tests.

• Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.
  Support the management of the department's objectives and goals, implementing the necessary actions to achieve them.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Chemistry
• 2+years of professional experience and methodological competence in the field of Quality in Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Troubleshooting manufacturing processesGood writing and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

• Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, supply chain or CBS preferred.
• Comprehensive experience in Rubber and or Plastic production processes.
• Troubleshooting rubber compound issues.
• Experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures.

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.