Quality Engineer Lead: Hands-On Process Improvement

Sora Resource Group; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, improving processes, and supporting ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

The ideal candidate collaborates with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers in a hands-on plant environment, leading corrective actions and guiding quality technicians toward measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience within ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, MSA/Gage R&R, and quality data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
• Investigate internal and external quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and corrective action methodologies.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support quality requirements for manufacturing processes including heat treating, forging, forming, machining, coating, and fabrication.
• Analyze scrap, defects, rework, customer complaints, and process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Lead or support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure proper product and material traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee measurement systems, calibration requirements, and inspection equipment.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure manufacturing compliance.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Work directly with customers to resolve quality concerns and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to quality technicians, inspectors, and production personnel.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability for quality throughout the facility.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

MSA/Gage R&R

Control charts

Job description

Sora Resource Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, improving processes, and supporting ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

The ideal candidate collaborates with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers in a hands-on plant environment, leading corrective actions and guiding quality technicians toward measurable improvements.