Quality Engineer

Zing Recruiting; Elberton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins

401(k)

Long-Term Disability

Bonus Opportunity

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company in the Elberton, GA area, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This role focuses on supporting plastic injection molding operations, leading quality programs, and driving continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and quality excellence.

Pay ranges from 75k to 85k based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive quality engineering experience.
• Experience within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and 8D Problem Solving.
• Ability to commute to Elberton, GA.

Responsibilities

• Support production quality activities within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.
• Lead and participate in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and 8D corrective action activities.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support launch readiness and new product introductions.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Assist with internal audits and quality system improvements.
• Develop quality alerts and maintain quality limit samples.
• Train production personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Support customer complaint resolution and warranty investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

8D Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Quality Engineer (Zing)

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company in the Elberton, GA area, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a Tier 1 automotive supplier supporting plastic injection molding operations while driving continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and quality excellence. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Quality Engineer Job Summary

Pay: 75k to 85k based on experience

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Long-Term Disability
• Bonus Opportunity
• Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support production quality activities within an automotive plastic injection molding environment.
• Lead and participate in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and 8D corrective action activities.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support launch readiness and new product introductions.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Assist with internal audits and quality system improvements.
• Develop quality alerts and maintain quality limit samples.
• Train production personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Support customer complaint resolution and warranty investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.

Quality Engineer Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • SPC
  • 8D Problem Solving
• Experience supporting production quality and corrective action activities.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to commute to Elberton, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

• BMW customer experience.
• IATF 16949 experience.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Launch readiness experience.
• Quality training and coaching experience.
• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience.
• Continuous Improvement / Kaizen experience.
• Experience handling customer complaints and warranty claims.

Why Zing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance available
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Career Advancement with a growing automotive manufacturer

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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