Quality Engineer

Gemu Valves, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMûl is seeking a detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root cause investigations, and support quality across production and engineering to ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, production and supply chain, audits, calibration, NPI, and supplier quality, with hands-on inspection and measurement using CMMs, calipers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS.
• Proficiency in 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone and FMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specs.
• Experience with SPC, Cpk, and data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with quality software, ERP and MS Office.
• Familiarity with valve/industrial manufacturing preferred.
• CQE or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMMs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, work instructions and inspection plans.
• Lead RCA and CAPA investigations for nonconformances and supplier quality issues.
• Perform FAIs, in-process and final inspections to verify conformance.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits including ISO certifications and supplier audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain on changes and waivers.
• Manage disposition of nonconforming material and calibration program.
• Train personnel on quality standards and inspection methods.
• Operate precision measurement tools and CMMs.
• Serve as QA contact for customer communications and requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings and GD&T

SPC / Cpk

Data-driven decision making

Quality software & ERP

MS Office

CQE (preferred)

Precision measurement tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ASQ CQE certification (preferred)

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

ERP systems

MS Excel/office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer

About GEMûl

The GEMûl Group is an established leader in the manufacturing of valves and control systems, with a history extending over 50 years. This global company combines innovative technology with longstanding tradition. As a privately-owned business, GEMûl is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in the industry. The company supports a large global workforce of over 2,400 employees, which plays a crucial role in its ongoing expansion and achievement.

Join Our Dynamic Team!

Quality Engineer

We are looking for a detail-driven Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root cause investigations, and serve as a technical resource for quality across production and engineering. Your work directly supports our commitment to delivering products that meet the highest customer and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Systems & Engineering

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product inspections to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits, including ISO certification, customer, and supplier audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to review and approve engineering changes, deviations, and waivers.
• Manage the disposition of nonconforming material (NCM), including tagging, segregation, rework, scrap, and supplier returns.
• Maintain and improve the calibration program for measuring and test equipment (MTE) in compliance with applicable standards.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by reviewing design documentation, conducting process capability studies, and establishing acceptance criteria.
• Assist in supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development to ensure incoming material quality.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including control plans, FMEAs, MSA reports, and process flow diagrams.
• Train production and quality personnel on quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods.
• Operate precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and optical comparators.
• Act as a point of contact for quality-related customer communications and support customer-specific quality requirements.
• Additional duties as business needs require.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position. Core hours follow a standard manufacturing schedule, with occasional flexibility required during audits or critical production events.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cpk), and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with quality software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with valve, fluid control, or industrial manufacturing processes preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMM operation preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured