Quality Engineer

Miller Industries; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

AD&D, Disability & Basic Life

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Career Advancement opportunities

9 paid holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Miller Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain robust quality systems for towing and recovery equipment. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers to identify issues, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001 standards, root-cause analysis, and effective documentation. Candidates should have a related Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in quality assurance or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience auditing QMS to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015.
• Lead corrective actions and drive root-cause analysis.
• Perform internal audits and maintain quality records.
• Support MRB and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Auditing QMS

Process Improvement

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Hand Tools

CMM & GD&T tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or related

ASQ CQE or similar certification

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

AS9100

CMM software

GD&T tools

Job description

About Miller Industries

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as "Highway Thru Hell", "Wrecked", and "Hustle and Tow". We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

About Miller Industries

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as "Highway Thru Hell", "Wrecked", and "Hustle and Tow". We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

From the beginning we’ve been innovators; we’re constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller we have your back, you’ll quickly learn that you’re part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you’ll feel pride for the work you’re a part of.

• Bonuses (twice a year) based on company and plant performance
• Regular performance evaluations and merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Family Day Outings
• Free on-site Annual Health & Wellness Screenings

Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that ensure products and manufacturing processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, Suppliers, and Customers to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and assist in the use and development of the Quality Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
• Lead corrective action process to investigate root cause and implement corrective actions into the QMS, manufacturing processes, and supplier performance
• Perform internal audits to determine product and process conformance
• Create and maintain quality records including corrective actions, documented audits, quality alerts, and non-conforming material reports
• Participate in MRB and coordinate the disposition of non-conforming material
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and process consistency
• Advise Operations in quality-related matters and recommend improvements
• Maintain working knowledge of quality assurance codes and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 1 - 3+ years of professional experience in a field related to quality assurance or manufacturing engineering
• Experience auditing a Quality Management System to the requirements of an international standard- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100
• Experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficiency with hand tools for precision measurement of geometric dimensions

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in studies related to quality assurance, engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Certification by ASQ- CQE, CQA, CQIA, CQPA, CSQP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Understanding of GD&T and AWS welding symbols
• Experience with tools for precision measurement of weld quality, material testing, or paint quality
• Experience with 3D CAD view software
• Experience with CMM measurement equipment and software

Key Competencies

• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Risk management approach
• Strong reading comprehension and technical writing skills
• General computer skills
• Organization and documentation skills
• Attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work outside and inside both an office and a manufacturing environment- work involves extended periods of sitting, typing and writing and frequent periods of standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to: safety glasses, steel toe footwear, hearing protection, AWS shaded welding glasses, chemical resistant suit
• Ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally- travel may be required up to 20% of time (10 weeks per year)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Matched 401(k)
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no cost to you!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid Vacation

We don’t just give lip service to our innovation in the recovery industry; in 2019 we unveiled the FIRST & ONLY Rotator in the world capable of lifting 200,000 lbs. To watch how this amazing vehicle came to be please click on the following link: The Century M100.

For more awesome information on Miller Industries check out more links below:

Introduction to Miller Industries

Ooltewah, TN Large Wrecker Plant Tour

Ooltewah, TN Small Wrecker Plant Tour

Ooltewah TN, Paint Process Tour

Hermitage, PA Plant Tour

The Century M100, 100-Ton Rotator

Miller Industries is an equal opportunity employer . All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.