Quality engineer

Cubic Transportation Systems; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems, part of Cubic Integrated Supply Chain, is seeking a Quality Engineer in Tennessee. You will support quality assurance activities, perform inspections, audits, and CAPA, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to uphold ISO standards and customer requirements.

Strong SAP quality management experience and Six Sigma Green Belt are preferred. The role offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Cubic’s diverse, global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience.
• Hands-on SAP in quality management functions.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality audits in accordance with ISO and company standards.
• Utilize SAP to manage quality notifications, track nonconformances, and monitor supplier and production quality data.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis and lead CAPA activities.
• Apply Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and defect prevention.
• Support new product introductions by reviewing specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Prepare and maintain quality reports, metrics, and documentation for management and customer reviews.
• Support supplier quality activities, including audits, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quality data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

SAP QM

FMEA

5 Why

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role involves performing root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to ISO standards. Proficiency in SAP and Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred to effectively manage quality data, improve processes, and reduce variation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality audits in accordance with ISO and company standards.
• Utilize SAP to manage quality notifications, track nonconformances, and monitor supplier and production quality data.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive action activities (CAPA).
• Apply Six Sigma Green Belt methodologies to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and defect prevention.
• Support new product introductions by reviewing specifications, inspection plans, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Prepare and maintain quality reports, metrics, and documentation for management and customer reviews.
• Support supplier quality activities, including audits, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP in quality management functions.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with inspection methods, measurement tools, and statistical techniques.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

Cubic Pay Range

$82,000.00 - $93,000.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type

Employee

Workforce Diversity Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part‑time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi‑weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action‑Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

Equal Employment Information

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