Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Toyota Industries Group TACG-TICA-TIES; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TACG in Pendergrass, Georgia, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, resolve customer and process concerns, and drive continuous improvement. Roles exist for Levels I–IV with responsibilities and experience aligned to qualifications.

The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, ISO/IATF compliance, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to improve quality and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Manufacturing quality or quality engineering experience appropriate to the selected level.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and apply analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions and countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Support customer complaints, warranty concerns, audits, and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing and supplier quality performance through data analysis, process audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Change Management activities.
• Maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with applicable ISO and IATF requirements.
• Monitor SPC programs and utilize quality tools, including DOE, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques.
• Track and report quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to achieve quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Independent work style

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOE

Gage R&R

SPC

Sampling techniques

Job description

TACG in Pendergrass, Georgia, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, resolve customer and process concerns, and drive continuous improvement. Roles exist for Levels I–IV with responsibilities and experience aligned to qualifications.

The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, ISO/IATF compliance, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to improve quality and delivery performance.