Quality Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support plant operations by developing, maintaining, and improving quality standards. You will partner with internal teams and customers to drive continuous improvement, ensure product quality, and resolve issues effectively.

You will lead APQP activities, manage part approvals, and oversee SPC systems while training plant personnel on quality tools and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Associate degree with 2–5 years of progressive manufacturing experience is acceptable.
• Experience with quality systems and industrial standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate APQP activities, including part approvals and supporting documentation
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer concerns and quality issues
• Collaborate directly with customers to resolve issues and support ongoing improvement efforts
• Train and guide plant personnel on quality systems, tools, and best practices
• Oversee and maintain SPC systems for assigned products
• Partner with quality technicians and analysts to execute and evaluate process audits
• Support a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Travel as needed to customer locations, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate degree with 2–5 years of manufacturing experience

Tools

APQP

SPC

Root cause analysis

Quality management systems

IATF 16949

QS-9000

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer to support plant operations in developing, maintaining, and improving quality standards. This role partners closely with internal teams and customers to drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensure product quality, and resolve issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including part approvals and supporting documentation
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer concerns and quality issues
• Collaborate directly with customers to resolve issues and support ongoing improvement efforts
• Train and guide plant personnel on quality systems, tools, and best practices
• Oversee and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems for assigned products
• Partner with quality technicians and analysts to execute and evaluate process audits
• Support a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Travel as needed to customer locations, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Solid technical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, SPC)
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with quality systems such as QS-9000 and/or IATF 16949
• ASQ Certification (e.g., CQE) or internal auditor experience is a plus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• OR
• Associate degree with 2–5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations

Additional Skills

• Ability to interpret technical documents and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to diverse audiences
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, algebra, and geometry
• Ability to analyze data and apply logical problem-solving techniques
• Combination of office, manufacturing floor, and customer sites
• Exposure to typical production machinery and environments
• Moderate noise levels on the plant floor (hearing protection required in designated areas)
• Role requires standing, walking, and frequent use of hands and arms