Quality Engineering Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

Ashton North LLC; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in McKenzie, TN seeks an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will work hands-on on the plant floor with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to maintain product quality and drive CAPA.

Responsibilities include leading QA activities, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 QMS, performing root-cause analyses with 5 Why/Fishbone/8D, developing control plans and inspection procedures, and guiding a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measurement data.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
• Investigate quality issues and drive CAPA.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D methods.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Support manufacturing process quality across heat treating, forging, machining, and coating.
• Analyze scrap, defects, and process data to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to reduce variation.
• Lead or support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure traceability and measurement systems oversight.
• Review drawings and quality requirements for compliance.
• Support new product introductions from a quality perspective.
• Provide guidance to quality technicians and inspectors.
• Drive continuous improvement and accountability for quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

MSA/Gage R&R

Control plans

Capability studies

Job description

Ashton North LLC in McKenzie, TN seeks an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to support and lead quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing operation. You will work hands-on on the plant floor with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to maintain product quality and drive CAPA.

Responsibilities include leading QA activities, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 QMS, performing root-cause analyses with 5 Why/Fishbone/8D, developing control plans and inspection procedures, and guiding a