Quality Engineer: On-Floor & Data-Driven Improvement

Pine Tree Staffing, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Tree Staffing, LLC is seeking a dynamic Quality Engineer to drive development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our quality assurance processes on the shop floor and in data analytics. This role blends hands-on process engagement with advanced statistical reporting in a heavy industrial setting.

You will lead corrective actions, optimize process controls, and participate in internal and external audits to ensure ISO/compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of quality methodologies (CAPA, 5 Whys, 5S, Lean Six Sigma).
• Direct exposure to or working knowledge of ISO 9000/9001 frameworks.
• A highly analytical, quantitative, and data-driven approach to complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks, lead root-cause problem resolution, track loss reporting, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize Process Controls: Design, implement, and refine robust methods for process control, product testing, inspection, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Data Analytics: Develop, execute, and analyze statistical quality reporting measures to transform raw data into actionable process improvements.
• Lead Quality Audits: Actively participate in both internal and external quality audits to ensure strict compliance and operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Statistical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

CAPA

5 Whys

5S

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Pine Tree Staffing, LLC is seeking a dynamic Quality Engineer to drive development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our quality assurance processes on the shop floor and in data analytics. This role blends hands-on process engagement with advanced statistical reporting in a heavy industrial setting.

You will lead corrective actions, optimize process controls, and participate in internal and external audits to ensure ISO/compliance and operational excellence.