Quality Engineer

360 Recruiter Accelerator; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth and advancement

Wellness programs

Job summary

360 Recruiter Accelerator seeks multiple Quality Engineers for a growing manufacturing operation in Tupelo, Mississippi. You’ll work on the factory floor with Manufacturing, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve product quality and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

This hands-on role emphasizes solving manufacturing challenges, supporting new product launches from planning through production, and leading 8D problem-solving, RCA, and SPC to reduce defects and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or related field.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or similar manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, RCA methodologies.
• Experience supporting quality management systems and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers, production teams, and leadership.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Drive improvements in product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D problem-solving activities.
• Work to reduce defects, customer complaints, rejections, and PPM.
• Support new product launches from initial planning through production.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, capability studies, Gage R&R, and measurement system analysis.
• Utilize SPC and statistical methods to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities.
• Coordinate containment and corrective actions when quality concerns arise.
• Work with suppliers on quality performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and other teams to improve quality and process performance.

Skills

Quality Engineering

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Root cause analysis

Gage R&R

Excel

ERP systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Build Your Career with a Growing Manufacturing Operation

We are seeking multiple Quality Engineers to join a growing industrial manufacturing facility in the Tupelo, Mississippi area.

This is an exciting time to join the organization. The facility has a strong pipeline of business and continued growth, creating a stable work environment with opportunities for talented engineers to make an impact and grow their careers.

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve product quality, solve manufacturing challenges, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

If you enjoy being close to the manufacturing floor, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on quality engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Drive improvements in product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and 8D problem-solving activities.
• Work to reduce defects, customer complaints, rejections, and PPM.
• Support new product launches from initial planning through production.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, capability studies, Gage R&R, and measurement system analysis.
• Utilize SPC and statistical methods to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities.
• Coordinate containment and corrective actions when quality concerns arise.
• Work with suppliers on quality performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and other teams to improve quality and process performance.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or similar manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience supporting quality management systems and manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, production teams, and leadership.
• ERP system experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred

• Experience in high-volume industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing, injection molding and/or blow molding.
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of structured quality systems and advanced manufacturing quality tools.
• Experience supporting new product launches and supplier quality activities.

Why Join?

This isn't simply an opportunity to fill an open seat. The facility is growing, business demand is strong, and multiple Quality Engineers are being added to support the operation.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Join a busy, growing manufacturing facility with a strong business pipeline.
• Build a long-term career in a stable manufacturing environment.
• Work directly with production and engineering teams where your contributions are visible.
• Support new products, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of manufacturing and quality.
• Take advantage of professional development and career advancement opportunities.

The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and advancementAdditional employee-focused benefits and wellness programs