Quality Engineer

JBL Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBL Resources seeks a Quality Engineer to provide daily QC support for manufacturing operations and to monitor processes against quality standards. You will investigate nonconforming material, support MRB activities, and drive CAPAs with cross-functional teams.

The role requires up to 2 years in engineering/quality with strong skills in root-cause analysis, problem solving, and data analysis using Excel and Power BI. A manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; up to 2 years of engineering/quality experience (internship or co-op in manufacturing preferred).
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques, and quality tools (Pareto, Control charts, Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA).
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Office apps; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with procedures and quality requirements.
• Support containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material.
• Participate in MRB activities and drive CAPAs with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with production to identify and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, and delivery.
• Investigate internal and customer-reported quality issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Office applications

Job description

Our client is a highly respected organization within the manufacturing industry, recognized for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to a global customer base. They are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, leveraging advanced technologies to remain competitive and forward-thinking. With a collaborative, performance-driven culture, the company empowers employees to take ownership of their work while supporting professional growth and long-term career development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, reputable organization that values integrity, quality, and its people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing daily quality engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Supporting containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material.
• Participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Partnering with production personnel to identify and resolve quality issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Investigating internal and customer-reported quality issues.
• Performing root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Supporting the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Tracking assigned quality actions to ensure timely completion.
• Analyzing quality data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control implementation.
• Participating in Kaizen events and process improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting quality performance metrics.
• Preparing and presenting data-driven recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable quality procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Assisting with the development and revision of quality documentation.
• Supporting internal audits and corrective action activities.
• Maintaining accurate quality records and reports.
• Participating in supplier quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Supporting incoming inspection and supplier performance monitoring activities.
• Assisting with customer quality inquiries and complaint investigations as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience (internship or co-op in manufacturing preferred).
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques, and quality tools (Pareto Charts, Control, Charts, Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, FMEA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Office applications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• NO C2C CANDIDATES

JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company