Quality Engineer: Lean, Six Sigma & Process Improvement

CyberCoders; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision

401k

Yearly Bonus

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations by ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards.

The role focuses on identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, production, and suppliers to reduce defects, improve yield, and deliver consistent, reliable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA, and root-cause analysis tools (8D, fishbone, 5-why).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and audit processes.
• Experience with GD&T and product testing standards relevant to the industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and statistical software (Minitab, JMP).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) for nonconforming products and process failures.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze quality metrics (PPM, yield, SPC) to monitor process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and execute inspection plans, control plans, and measurement system analyses (MSA) to ensure effective quality control.
• Support new product introductions by developing quality requirements, performing process audits, and validating manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean methods to reduce waste and improve flow in manufacturing.
• Apply Six Sigma problem-solving tools (DMAIC) to reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Perform supplier quality management, including audits, incoming inspection requirements, and corrective action coordination.
• Create and maintain documentation required for ISO/TS or other applicable quality management systems and assist with internal and external audits.
• Train production teams on quality standards, inspection techniques, and corrective action procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and procurement to ensure design for manufacturability and quality by design.
• Use statistical tools and software to analyze data and present findings to stakeholders with recommended actions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

CAPA

SPC/MSA

Excel

Quality data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or related technical field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a proactive Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations by ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards.

The role focuses on identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, production, and suppliers to reduce defects, improve yield, and deliver consistent, reliable products.