Quality Engineer I: Process & Quality Excellence

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

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.