Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement Lead

Continental; Avian Park (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental in Avian Park, SC, is seeking a Quality Engineer to guide plant quality initiatives and support problem-solving across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes leading structured problem solving, advancing APQP processes, coordinating quality tools (GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC), and collaborating with suppliers and customers to drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Quality in Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.
• Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools in collaboration with plant teams.
• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.
• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.
• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Quality in Manufacturing

Communication (writing and verbal)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GR&R

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Job description

Continental in Avian Park, SC, is seeking a Quality Engineer to guide plant quality initiatives and support problem-solving across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes leading structured problem solving, advancing APQP processes, coordinating quality tools (GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC), and collaborating with suppliers and customers to drive improvements and ensure compliance with standards.