Quality Engineer

Movement Search & Delivery; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives in a high-volume production environment. The role involves maintaining quality assurance processes, root cause analysis, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration in Charlotte, NC.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of quality or manufacturing quality experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a background in manufacturing quality tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years in quality engineering or related manufacturing quality role.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support customers, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Analyze quality metrics and lead improvement activities to achieve operational performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and process changes to identify potential quality risks.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry quality and environmental management standards.
• Train employees on quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading automotive manufacturer near Charlotte, NC to identify and evaluate a Quality Engineer.

This client will offer relocation assistance as needed.

About the Role:

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives within a high-volume production environment. This onsite role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

The position requires direct interaction with customers and internal stakeholders while developing quality systems, monitoring manufacturing performance, identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement within a manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are essential. Experience with advanced statistical problem-solving methodologies is a plus.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct internal quality audits and support customers, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Analyze quality metrics and lead improvement activities to achieve operational performance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and process changes to identify potential quality risks.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry quality and environmental management standards.
• Train employees on quality requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related manufacturing quality role.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including: FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, PPAP
• Experience with structured root cause analysis methodologies such as: 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or equivalent software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry-recognized quality management systems and standards.
• Experience supporting automotive, transportation, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated production environments is preferred.
• Certification or training in statistical problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.