Quality Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is hiring a Quality Engineer in Spartanburg SC to support plant staff in achieving quality objectives through continuous improvement and customer coordination. The role involves leading APQP activities and resolving customer issues.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree and 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing. Strong communication and technical skills are essential, along with knowledge of quality systems and tools. Compensation for this full-time position ranges from $85,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to travel to visit customer assembly plants.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Possess a thorough grasp of manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead APQP activities.
• Resolve customer issues and coordinate improvements.
• Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Strong technical skills

Strong problem solving skills

Statistical process control capability

Knowledge in quality tools

Familiarity with QS-9000 quality system

Education

Four year college degree or two year degree with relevant experience

Tools

Computer software for data analysis

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Spartanburg SC
Duration: Full time/Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000
Open to relocation

SUMMARY

Responsible for day-to-day support to plant staff in developing and maintaining quality objectives through continuous improvement and direct customer coordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and lead in all APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, including part warrants and related documents
• Coordinate all problem solving and improvement activities relating to customer concerns/issues
• Visit customers as necessary to resolve issues and coordinate continuous improvement
• Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions and disciplines
• Coordinate all products assigned SPC (Statistical Process Control) aspects
• Coordinate process audit analysis with quality department technician and analysts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined
• Must be flexible and able to travel to visit customer assembly plants, suppliers and other plants as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess strong communications skills and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of hourly and management both inside and outside of the plant.
• Strong technical skills.
• Possess strong problem solving skills as well as statistical process control capability.
• Computer literate in applicable programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge in quality tools.
• Understand / worked in QS-9000 quality system. Individual may also be a TS16949 systems internal auditor and/or ASQ Certification Quality Engineer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Four year (4) college degree or two (2) year degree and 2-5 years experience with a strong growth pattern in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess a thorough grasp of manufacturing activities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents of highly technical nature.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small & large group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Able to perform all basic mathematical functions.
• Able to use computer software for data analysis as required for the job requirements.
• Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting, customer visitation and plant floor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts typical of a manufacturing environment.
• The noise level in the work environment on plant floor is moderate and hearing protection is required while in the production areas of this location.

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily.