Quality Engineer - 1st Shift: Manufacturing Excellence

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

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.