Quality Engineer: Process Excellence & ISO CAPA

Christian Bürkert GmbH; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Management System and drive improvements across manufacturing processes. You will apply statistical methods to identify improvements, develop sampling plans, and implement CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, knowledge of quality systems, and 1–2 years in quality engineering. Travel ~10% and collaboration with suppliers are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field; Master’s preferred.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems (statistics, reliability, sampling, auditing).
• 1–2 years in Quality Engineering or a technical discipline is desired.
• Manufacturing environment experience is preferred.
• ISO Quality Management Standards knowledge is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean implementation are advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to problem-solve and multi-task; travel about 10%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Quality Management System including process/procedure development aligned with ISO standards.
• Determine quality improvement parameters using relevant statistical methods.
• Enhance inspection processes with sampling plans and confidence levels.
• Analyze data with hypothesis tests, normal distribution, and capability analyses.
• Develop sampling plans using attribute, variable, and sequential sampling.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools.
• Address customer complaints with corrective/preventive actions; monitor supplier failures.
• Improve QA receiving inspection processes; prepare QA reports.
• Assist suppliers with performance and audits; adhere to Lean/quality initiatives.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Quality management

Statistics

Sampling

DMAIC

8D/5Why

Problem solving

Communication

Lean thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burkert USA Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Quality Management System and drive improvements across manufacturing processes. You will apply statistical methods to identify improvements, develop sampling plans, and implement CAPA using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, knowledge of quality systems, and 1–2 years in quality engineering. Travel ~10% and collaboration with suppliers are expected.