Quality Engineer - CI & Lean Six Sigma Lead

SGL Carbon SE; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGL Carbon is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product excellence and operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma practices. You will identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and prevent defects while supporting manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

The role involves auditing suppliers, reviewing customer requests, and maintaining ISO 9001 policies, with emphasis on problem solving and continuous improvement across production areas.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing experience and/or Green Belt status.
• Use of statistical software (Mini tab, Excel).
• Bachelor’s Degree in a process engineering focused discipline.
• Good written and technical communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensure quality targets are met.
• Conduct testing on new parts/units per requirements (Specifications, Drawings, ANSI, EPA).
• Complete Quality Audit activities at SGL suppliers.
• Review customer requests/complaints related to Production parts.
• Aid in maintaining ISO 9001 policies & procedures.
• Manage assigned work packages.
• Monitor quality of manufacturing departments at SGL.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and events.
• Assist with root cause analysis, countermeasures, & implementation for quality problems.
• Answer inspector questions on issues.
• Product and process auditing.
• Manage calibration program.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SPC software

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in process engineering focus (chemical, mechanical, materials or manufacturing)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

SGL Carbon is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product excellence and operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma practices. You will identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and prevent defects while supporting manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

The role involves auditing suppliers, reviewing customer requests, and maintaining ISO 9001 policies, with emphasis on problem solving and continuous improvement across production areas.