Quality Engineer

American Society for Quality; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society for Quality is seeking a Quality Engineer to support and continuously improve quality systems, processes, and product performance. You will lead problem-solving initiatives, support new product qualification, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and process optimization.

Responsibilities include maintaining QMS per ISO 9001:2015, conducting CAPA activities, and coordinating with production, engineering, and suppliers to enhance quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ CQE or CQA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and revise quality procedures, FMEAs, control plans, product specifications, process guidelines, inspection standards, and test methods.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, verifying the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints, process deviations, nonconforming products, and manufacturing defects using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Participate in customer meetings, conference calls, technical reviews, site visits, and quality audits.
• Support internal audits and external surveillance or recertification audits while ensuring compliance with quality system requirements.
• Analyze quality metrics, process capability, yield, scrap, rework, and customer complaint data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish standardized color measurement, color matching, and color management practices.
• Perform, oversee, and evaluate laboratory testing, including adhesion, abrasion resistance, color measurement, gloss measurement, surface defect evaluation, and product performance validation.
• Coordinate raw material qualification, supplier approvals, supplier corrective actions, material returns, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and customer quality documentation.
• Support new product development, validation, and manufacturing qualification activities.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, technical service, and suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, product consistency, and overall customer satisfaction.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

ASQ CQE or CQA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and continuously improving quality systems, manufacturing processes, product performance, and customer satisfaction. The Quality Engineer leads problem‑solving initiatives, supports new product qualification, and drives continuous improvement through data analysis, process optimization, and effective quality management practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and revise quality procedures, FMEAs, control plans, product specifications, process guidelines, inspection standards, and test methods.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, verifying the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints, process deviations, nonconforming products, and manufacturing defects using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Participate in customer meetings, conference calls, technical reviews, site visits, and quality audits.
• Support internal audits and external surveillance or recertification audits while ensuring compliance with quality system requirements.
• Analyze quality metrics, process capability, yield, scrap, rework, and customer complaint data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish standardized color measurement, color matching, and color management practices.
• Perform, oversee, and evaluate laboratory testing, including adhesion, abrasion resistance, color measurement, gloss measurement, surface defect evaluation, and product performance validation.
• Coordinate raw material qualification, supplier approvals, supplier corrective actions, material returns, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and customer quality documentation.
• Support new product development, validation, and manufacturing qualification activities.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, technical service, and suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, product consistency, and overall customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in film manufacturing, coatings, laminates, printing, decorative surface products, or other converting processes.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods, quality measurement equipment, and inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret quality data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with external and internal partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites, supplier facilities, and other company locations as needed.
• Ability to stand, sit, and be on the production floor, meeting all safety requirements to do so.