Quality Engineer I OMS

O'Neal Industries; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neal Manufacturing Services in Fayette, Alabama seeks a quality-focused engineer to join our metal fabrication team. You will apply GD&T, PPAP, and ISO 9001:2015 principles to improve processes and product quality while collaborating with cross-functional groups.

This role demands hands-on inspection experience, proficiency with FARO or CMM tools, and the ability to mentor others as we drive cost and quality improvements in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• High level of proficiency with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Certificate or Training preferred.
• High level proficiency with FARO, or other CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
• High level proficiency with various quality processes including FMEA, PPAP, FAI or FPY, and CP.
• High level proficiency of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO process audits.
• High level proficiency with equipment calibration or measuring software (PolyWorks, GAGEpack).
• Experience with welding inspection and creating Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Physical requirements; sitting, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and handling up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective process improvements and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Define resources and design experiments to optimize processes or products.
• Plan and manage quality goals, guide adoption of new technologies, and mentor others.
• Communicate clearly with internal/external stakeholders and present complex information.
• Identify quality roadblocks and drive cross‑functional improvements.
• Monitor costs and customer satisfaction, align objectives with business goals.
• Incorporate customer needs into business objectives and drive actions.
• Stay current on manufacturing trends and continuous education.

Skills

Manufacturing process

GD&T

FMEA

PPAP/FAI

ISO 9001

CMM

PolyWorks

MS Office

Welding inspection

WPS

Calibration software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FARO

CMM

PolyWorks

GAGEpack

Job description

1015 Temple Ave. South
Fayette, AL 35555, USA

1015 Temple Ave. South
Fayette, AL 35555, USA

O’Neal Manufacturing Services is one of the largest family-owned metal fabrication companies in the United States. For over 100 years, we’ve built more than just metal – we’ve built trust, careers, and lasting relationships. We are committed to helping every team member grow, learn, and achieve more. Let’s Build Things – Together.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement effective process improvements using new approaches, considering organization issues, external factors, and involving all necessary individuals.
• Use conceptual framework and experience to achieve objectives. Define resources necessary for project/program completion. Design experimental programs to optimize the steps required to evaluate and implement new processes or products.
• Plan, organize and manage the achievement of quality goals. Provide direction and guidance in design, development and application of new technologies. Elaborate technical strategy and promotes introduction of methods, tools, processes and technologies. Mentor and provide ongoing teaching, guidance and assistance to others.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external individuals, including management. Understand and presents complex information by adjusting approach based on audience’s level of understanding. Resolve issues and conflicts using effective negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Identify quality roadblocks that impact other departments’ abilities and efficiencies, and work cross-functionally to develop process improvement.
• Identify critical work objectives using knowledge of the company businesses and products and how own function contributes to the business. Monitor and understand the impact of expenditures on business results and customer satisfaction. Apply knowledge of company’s decision-making structure to achieve objectives. Leads the effort to develop work processes and procedures. Present ideas and concepts via formal and informal structure.
• Use understanding of customer needs to anticipate and respond effectively. Integrate customer needs and quality objectives into business objectives and take action to meet customer expectations.
• Stay current on changes, innovations and trends in focus areas by networking, studying industry publications and attending continuing education events.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• High level of proficiency with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Certificate or Training, preferred.
• High level proficiency with FARO, or other CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
• High level proficiency with various quality processes including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection (FAI) or First Piece Yield (FPY), Advanced Control Plans (CP).
• High level proficiency of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO process audits.
• High level proficiency with equipment calibration or measuring software. PolyWorks and GAGEpack, preferred.
• Experience with welding inspection and creating of Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Physical requirements; sitting, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and the handling of 50lbs or less.

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