Quality Engineer

QUICK USA; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Standard corporate benefits package

Job summary

QUICK USA is seeking a Quality Engineer at its Smithville, TN facility. Your role will focus on ensuring that manufacturing processes meet quality standards by developing QA procedures and leading corrective actions on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree along with at least one year of experience in quality engineering, and strong knowledge of automotive quality standards. Full-time day shift required, with benefits including Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year experience, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and 2-D prints.
• Experience working with Tier 1 OEMs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA initiatives.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, SPC)

Experience with gauges and core quality tools (FMEA, 8D, Fishbone)

Emotional resilience under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1+ year of experience

Associate's degree + 3+ years of experience

Non-Degreed with 5+ years of quality engineering experience

Job description

$75K-78K

• A leading automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Engineer for its Smithville, TN facility. This role ensures manufacturing processes and components meet quality standards and customer expectations by developing QA procedures, leading root cause analysis (CAPA), and executing continuous improvements on the production floor.
• Review and disposition customer returns daily, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis, Strike Team meetings, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using 8D and Fishbone tools.
• Perform regular audits of production processes, MQC (Control Plans), Inspection Standards (IS), and FMEAs.
• Prepare monthly internal and customer PPM reports and coordinate directly with Tier 1 OEM clients.
• Partner with engineering and production to lead the Scrap Reduction Team and implement plant-floor Kaizen initiatives.
• Support laboratory testing activities and assist the Lab Technician as needed.
• Standard Full-Time (Day shift) / On-site. Requires substantial standing and walking on the production floor for investigations.

Working Location

• Smithville, TN

Salary / Benefit

• $75K–$78K / year starting salary (Plus standard corporate benefits package)

Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 1+ year of experience, Associate's degree + 3+ years of experience, or Non-Degreed with 5+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience working with Tier 1 OEMs and launching new vehicle models is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, SPC) and 2-D prints/GD&T symbols.
• Experience working with gauges, gauge makers, and core quality tools (FMEA, 8D, Fishbone).
• Strong emotional resilience to withstand pressure and handle difficult customer/production floor situations.