Quality Engineer

Zeus; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality requirements for manufacturing and testing. You will design process controls, lead improvement teams, investigate issues, and participate in audits and new product development. A four-year engineering degree and knowledge of quality systems are required.

Experience with ISO standards and Six Sigma is highly valued. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree required.
• Quality management experience and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or IATF16949 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Lead problem-solving teams to achieve improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints, yield issues, and other process failures and initiate corrective and preventive action as appropriate.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and initiate actions for improvement.
• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for manufacturing products.
• Monitor effectiveness of control plans and implement changes as required.
• Conduct system audits, process audits, and audits related to corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide training as needed to quality personnel and operators.
• Participate in new product development.
• Develop and/or participate in IQ, OQ, PQ, and Measurement System Analysis protocols and reports.

Skills

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Education

Four-year Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONDevelops, applies and maintains quality requirements and standards for manufacturing products and testing.

Job SummaryJOB DESCRIPTIONDevelops, applies and maintains quality requirements and standards for manufacturing products and testing. Responsibilities

• Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection
• Lead problem-solving teams to achieve improvements
• Investigate customer complaints, yield issues, and other process failures and initiate corrective and preventive action as appropriate
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and initiate actions for improvement
• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for manufacturing products
• Monitor effectiveness of control plans and implement changes as required
• Conduct system audits, process audits, and audits related to specific corrective and preventive actions
• Provide training as needed to quality personnel and operators
• Participate in new product development
• Develop and/or participate in IQ, OQ, PQ, and Measurement System Analysis protocols and reports.

Qualifications

• Four-year Engineering degree required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Desired

• Relevant experience in related industry
• Quality Management System experience. Exposure in ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or IATF16949
• Knowledge in regulated industries
• Problem Solving including experience in Statistical analysis and Lean manufacturing
• Experience in Risk evaluation and management
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Polymer processing knowledge evaluation
• ASQ, CQT or CQE certification

About UsZeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high. Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Our Employees And Our Customers Are At The Center Of Everything We Do. Those Relationships Have Been Built On a Foundation That Is Supported By Our Mission And Vision Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us? Content