Quality Engineer

Advanex Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanex Americas, Inc. in White House, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer for a full-time, on-site role focused on quality performance, continuous improvement, and customer confidence.

You will partner across engineering, production, suppliers and customers to resolve issues and elevate standards. The successful candidate will maintain and improve the quality management system, lead investigations into customer complaints, and support internal audits to ensure ISO-compliant processes and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 3-5 years experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ISO-based quality systems and audits.
• Experience with PLEX preferred.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, ensuring prompt response and resolution.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions and communication with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain and monitor customer compliant databases and customer-specific requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support the production floor with data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Lead internal cross-functional meetings to drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians on quality tools such as SPC, Kaizen, QC methods and problem-solving techniques.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Participate in new product launches, ensuring customer and supplier submissions are accurate and completed on time.
• Develop and maintain control plans and inspection plans, reviewing and updating annually or as needed.
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers and collaborate with Purchasing on supplier improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLEX

Excel

Job description

Advanex Americas, Inc. is part of the Global Advanex Group, a trusted leader in precision engineering solutions with over 75 years of manufacturing excellence. Serving diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and agricultural, we take pride in delivering high-quality springs and precision components to our global clientele. With operations spanning across multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia, we are a network of engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of engineering. At Advanex, we strive to build value for our clients, our teams, and the world as we step into the future.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Engineer located in White House, TN (no relocation offered at this time). The Quality Engineer will be a key driver of quality performance, continuous improvement and customer confidence, partnering across engineering, production, suppliers and customers to resulve issues and elevate standards. The successful candidate will also play a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality management system.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering environment
• Medical device manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with ISO-based quality systems and audits
• Experience with PLEX preferred
• Strong organizational, project management and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What You'll Do:

Customer Quality & Issue Resolution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, ensuring prompt response and resolution
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions and communication with customers and suppliers
• Maintain and monitor customer compliant databases and customer-specific requirements to ensure ongoing compliance

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Support the production floor with data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations
• Lead internal cross-functional meetings to drive corrective and preventative actions
• Provide guidance and training to technicians on quality tools such as SPC, Kaizen, QC methods and problem-solving techniques
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency
• Participate in new product launches, ensuring customer and supplier submissions are accurate and completed on time
• Develop and maintain control plans and inspection plans, reviewing and updating annually or as needed
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers and collaborate with Purchasing on supplier improvement initiatives

Quality Systems & Audits

• Conduct internal quality and process audits to ensure compliance with ISO requirements
• Support the internal audit program and drive improvements to manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Maintain organized documentation and support 5S workplace standards

If you're a solutions-driven engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and improving systems, we'd love to hear from you!

At Advanex Americas, Inc., we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.