Quality Engineer: Lead Process & Supplier Quality

Powertec; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HBD Industries, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead QA activities across manufacturing and supplier networks. The role emphasizes improving processes, reducing defects, and ensuring customer satisfaction through rigorous quality systems.

You will partner with production, operations, and suppliers to monitor quality metrics, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA actions while upholding safety and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in quality engineering or manufacturing QA.
• Experience with ISO 9001, DFARS/NQA-1 or ITAR is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and inspection criteria.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and drive CAPA activities.
• Lead root cause analysis to reduce defects and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers on quality improvements.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Statistical methods

Blueprint reading

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Hand-held/automatic measuring equipment

Job description

HBD Industries, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead QA activities across manufacturing and supplier networks. The role emphasizes improving processes, reducing defects, and ensuring customer satisfaction through rigorous quality systems.

You will partner with production, operations, and suppliers to monitor quality metrics, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA actions while upholding safety and cost considerations.