Quality Engineer for OEM & Process Excellence

Smiths Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

TUTCO, LLC, a leading maker of electric heat strips and heating elements in Cookeville, TN, seeks a Quality Engineer to own product and process quality throughout the lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional quality planning, develop core quality documents, analyze performance, and drive corrective actions to meet customer requirements.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure robust controls, process capability, and timely PPAP/FAI submissions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role, preferably with OEM customers.
• Knowledge of core quality tools: PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, FAI, SPC, MSA and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer quality documentation.
• Strong analytical, project-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning activities for new products, transfers, and changes from concept to production release.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Operations to identify risks and controls.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, control plans, inspection/test plans, and other quality records.
• Coordinate PPAP, FAI, and customer submissions, including data and certifications.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and validation for changes and issues.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and training on quality requirements.

Skills

Quality planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

PPAP

FAI

SPC

MSA

Capability studies

Job description

TUTCO, LLC, a leading maker of electric heat strips and heating elements in Cookeville, TN, seeks a Quality Engineer to own product and process quality throughout the lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional quality planning, develop core quality documents, analyze performance, and drive corrective actions to meet customer requirements.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure robust controls, process capability, and timely PPAP/FAI submissions while