Quality Engineer

GridBridge, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO in Celina, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for all aspects of quality at the Celina facility, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and contractors.

The role is onsite in Celina, TN with relocation assistance available. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years in leadership within cross-functional teams, with preference for experience in the T&D transformer sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other applicable degree.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in cross functional organizations.
• 5-7+ years in T&D industry, specifically dry type transformers (preferred, not required)
• Lean training and experience.
• Strong ability to organize effectively and solve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement initiatives to eliminate variation and waste.
• Primary customer interface for quality concerns, corrective actions, and audits.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve product designs and reduce defects.
• Resolve incoming material quality issues with containment and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Own the Quality Management System (ISO9001) and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in new product planning and implementation.
• Develop and implement quality policies and training.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Lean training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

About ERMCO

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America.Headquarteredin Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

With our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Job Summary

The position of Quality Engineer is accountable for all aspects of quality at its Celina, TN facility. This includes product compliance with internal, regulatory and customer quality requirements. This role interfaces with both external and internal stakeholders. Externally this includes customers, suppliers, and contractors and internally a large array of functions including sales and marketing, operations, customer service, finance, human resources, engineering, IT etc.

This role will be onsite in Celina, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement initiatives that eliminate and reduce all forms of variation and waste including scrap and rework
• Primary customer interface and owner on all customer quality concerns, corrective actions and audits
• Work with engineering to improve product designs and reduce process defects through error-proofing methods and process variation reductio techniques
• Support supply chain, in resolving incoming material quality issues by ensuring appropriate containment measures & implementing effective corrective actions with the supply base
• Own the Quality Management System including the monitoring, assessing, maintaining and improving the quality (ISO9001) management system.
• Actively participate with new product planning & implementation
• Lead the development and implementation of quality policies
• Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of the quality system and process improvement including training, coaching, and other continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Education or Equivalent

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other applicable degree

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in cross functional organizations Knowledge/Skills
• 5-7+ years in T&D industry, specifically dry type transformers (preferred, not required)
• Must have heightened sense of urgency, results orientation and competitive spirit
• Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly
• Communicate clearly and handle internal/external challenges/conflicts
• Lean training and Experience

Let's Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you're building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you'll have the opportunityto learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!

Job Locations

US-TN-Celina