Quality Engineer

Grede; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Grede, a best-in-class manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Engineer for 1st shift in Biscoe, NC. You will drive continuous quality improvements across product development and serve as the main liaison to internal engineering teams on product-related issues.

You will lead the QC team, maintain ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers to ensure quality and cost targets. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, problem solving, and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of IATF standards and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer plant quality programs and procedures compliant with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Perform statistical analyses to support SPC and develop inspection methods.
• Coordinate corrective actions to improve supplier and plant quality and cost.
• Monitor scrap and return statistics; propose improvements for plant and supplier performance.
• Maintain measurement equipment, calibrations, and conduct MSA studies.
• Develop/control production process characteristics and perform FMEA and Control Plans.
• Assist supplier quality improvement and customer service activities.
• Supervise an inspection team

Job description

Position: Quality Engineer - 1st shift

Location: Biscoe, NC

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in overall product development, driving continuous improvement and ensuring consistent quality. The candidate will be expected to act as the main point of contact for our internal engineering teams on all product-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer plant control systems by creating, revising, and auditing quality manuals and other programs/procedures in accordance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Maintain the statistical process control program by performing a variety of statistical analyses on products and production processes. Conduct studies to develop inspection methods and sampling control procedures to achieve quality control goals and economical manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate the corrective action program to improve supplier and plant production quality control goals and economical manufacturing costs.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret scrap and return statistics and provide suggestions to enhance plant and supplier performance in these areas.
• Maintain plant measurement and test equipment. Coordinate instrument calibration and repairs and conduct MSA studies and track gage histories.
• Establish key production process characteristics and assist in developing procedures to control these factors. Conduct production process and product failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), as required, and Control Plan(s).
• Assist in the improvement of supplier quality through auditing and overseeing supplier development.
• Assist with customer service activities.
• Supervise an inspection team.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Insurance: Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays

Training Skills Needed

• AIAG core tools
• Disciplined problem-solving
• Basic Management skills for supervisors
• Analysis and reduction of casting defects
• Six sigma/Shainin understanding
• 5s experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of IATF standards and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and professionally with others.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.