Quality Engineer: Process & Compliance Leader (Aiken)

Emerson Electric Co; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits plans

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance at our fabrication and assembly operations for solenoid valve components.

You will develop, qualify, and continuously improve manufacturing and quality processes using data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration to raise KPIs and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP, ISO 9001:2015 and nuclear standards, with audits, supplier development, and new product localization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of quality-related experience.
• Ability to understand blueprints and GD&T.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and guidance to fabrication, assembly, and inspection personnel.
• Performs technical investigations and prepares troubleshooting reports.
• Collaborates with product, assembly and fabrication engineering in developing and improving test/inspection methods, procedures and operation sheets to maintain and improve product appraisal efficiency.
• Plans and directs APQP/PPAP activities and develops required documentation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems and nuclear standards, i.e., 10 CFR 50 and NQA-1.
• Performs contract review of government, nuclear and Navy Level 1 order requirements.
• Provides audit and inspection oversight for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contributes as an active member of the internal audit team.
• Participates in customer, agency and supplier audits.
• Provides technical and developmental support to assigned suppliers and commodities.
• Participates in localization and new product development projects.
• Supports Valve Service in evaluation of nuclear and commercial material returns.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Quality data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

SPC

ISO 9001:2015

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance at our fabrication and assembly operations for solenoid valve components.

You will develop, qualify, and continuously improve manufacturing and quality processes using data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration to raise KPIs and customer satisfaction. The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP, ISO 9001:2015 and nuclear standards, with audits, supplier development, and new product localization.