Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Bürkert; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen our QA processes and ISO-compliant practices. You will lead statistical improvement of manufacturing processes, develop sampling plans, and drive CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why frameworks.

You will analyze failures, support supplier audits, and prepare QA reports while ensuring timely corrective actions. Bachelor’s in engineering, 1–2 years’ experience, SAP/MS Office skills, and 10% travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical major; Master’s degree a plus.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems (statistics, reliability, sampling, auditing).
• 1–2 years in Quality Engineering or a technical discipline preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience and ISO QMS familiarity beneficial.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean in production/warehousing a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to multi-task.
• Travel about 10% is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Management System including process and procedure development aligned with ISO standards.
• Identify statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes.
• Improve QA receiving inspection processes and procedures.
• Develop sampling plans using attribute, variable, and sequential sampling.
• Perform root cause analysis and CAPA implementation using DMAIC and 8D/5Why.
• Analyze failures and implement corrective actions to respond to customer complaints.
• Audit suppliers and monitor performance; prepare QA reports.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Quality Management System inclusive of process and procedure development/implementation that aligns with ISO standards
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Enhance quality inspection process utilizing statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence
• Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests
• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling
• Root cause analysis and implementation of CAPA for quality improvement related concerns utilizing DMAIC methodology and 8D/5Why tools.
• Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Assist suppliers' performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of QA reports.
• *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Major; Master's Degree a plus
• Basic knowledge of quality systems is required (statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing).
• 1-2 years preferred in Quality Engineering or Technical Discipline
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems standards a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
• Lean Implementation in a production, warehousing and distribution environment a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written & verbal
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task; Perform duties with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• Travel 10%

BURKERT CULTURE:

Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.