Quality Engineer - Process Control & Root Cause

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL is expanding its Charlotte, NC facility and seeks a Quality Engineer/Analyst to develop and improve quality systems, controls, and supplier performance. You will link Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects, lead 8D/RCA investigations, and drive systemic improvements across process controls and risk reduction.

Responsibilities include supporting daily production quality, root-cause actions, PFMEA support, nonconformance management, and data-driven quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in manufacturing quality or process engineering.
• Experience inspecting industrial electrical work.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in quality engineering or related experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Production Quality Support: Provide daily quality engineering support for production.
• Investigate recurring defects, escapes, and rework trends.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes.
• Participate in production problem-solving and containment activities.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead or support 8D / RCA investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, supplier issues; verify effectiveness of corrective actions; drive systemic fixes.
• Process Control & Risk Reduction: Develop and improve control plans, inspection plans, process check points; identify high-risk areas and implement error-proofing; support PFMEA and risk-based thinking.
• Nonconformance Management: Review and support disposition of nonconforming material; ensure proper segregation, documentation, and traceability; track COPQ drivers.
• Documentation & QMS Support: Maintain and improve quality procedures and work instructions; ensure ISO 9001 and AVL QMS compliance; support internal and external audits.
• Data & Metrics: Analyze quality data to identify trends and systemic issues; support reporting on internal defect rates, rework, customer issues, supplier performance.
• Customer Quality Support: Support customer issue investigations and assist with corrective action responses.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Inspection Tools

Measurement Techniques

ISO 9001

Mechanical Drawings

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

AVL is expanding its Charlotte, NC facility and seeks a Quality Engineer/Analyst to develop and improve quality systems, controls, and supplier performance. You will link Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects, lead 8D/RCA investigations, and drive systemic improvements across process controls and risk reduction.

Responsibilities include supporting daily production quality, root-cause actions, PFMEA support, nonconformance management, and data-driven quality metrics.