Quality Engineer

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

Paid time off (three-week minimum)

Medical, dental, and vision starting day one

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with savings on insurance premiums

Job summary

First Quality in Macon, GA, is looking for a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts for their Baby Products site. The role involves supervising staff, conducting quality testing, and participating in quality system improvements.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including PTO, healthcare, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• ASQ Certification or equivalent training (CQA or CQT required; CQE preferred).
• Experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with formal Quality Systems (ISO 9001, GMP/QSR).

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Conduct quality testing according to approved procedures.
• Participate in quality system improvement and new product development.

Skills

Quality assurance leadership

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Statistical methods application

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for providing leadership for quality‑assurance support on assigned program(s) and/or areas to ensure that the product is designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and industry quality requirements and providing leadership for new systems development, implementation, procedures, and any related quality activity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities, performance review, and disciplinary actions of assigned staff.
• Understands and performs quality testing according to approved procedures.
• Regularly reviews quality data to identify opportunities for corrective & preventive action.
• Ensures that statistical methods are applied to testing, validation, sampling and inspection activities and quality investigations.
• Participates in and leads teams in quality system improvement, new product development, cost savings, and other quality initiatives.
• Coordinates the resolution of customer complaints/non‑conformance issues.
• Acts as primary QA contact in supplier assessment and raw material qualification activities.
• Participates in internal and customer audits of the quality system.
• Oversees proper use and control of QA Department quality records.
• Devises or revises procedures related to the Quality Management System.
• Reports significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares and presents quality system information to team members.
• Performs laboratory tours and provides Quality System explanations to visitors.
• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Qualifications

• ASQ Certification or equivalent training (CQA or CQT required; CQE preferred).
• Familiarity with formal Quality System (ISO 9001, GMP/QSR, etc.).
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership ability.
• Preferred experience in statistics, procedure implementation, and quality auditing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline and two or more years in quality or manufacturing engineering, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical field with five or more years experience in quality or manufacturing engineering disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three‑week minimum)
• Medical, dental, and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums and more!

Employment Practices

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.