Quality Inspector — Lead QA Projects & Process Improvement

A.O. Smith; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead QA activities at our manufacturing site. You will perform routine tests, visual inspections, and data recording, ensuring products meet quality standards and ISO requirements.

You will collaborate with line teams, escalate issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, with strong emphasis on blitz meetings and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma).
• Familiar with ISO requirements and Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to initiate change and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to facilitate blitzes and meetings.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests and inspections on materials, goods in process, or finished goods.
• Reports results to line supervisor and initiates action when needed.
• Visual inspection for defects and disposition of products.
• Notifies supervisor when data exceed limits or quality issues occur.
• Records results and maintains inspection data charts.
• Makes disposition recommendations for questionable products.
• May serve as quality records clerk and status updates.
• May act as scrap collector providing samples for QC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality processes (SPC & Six Sigma)

Lean Manufacturing

ISO knowledge

Communication & leadership

Organizational skills

Change & continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Blitz meetings facilitation

MS Word / PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

A.O. Smith is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead QA activities at our manufacturing site. You will perform routine tests, visual inspections, and data recording, ensuring products meet quality standards and ISO requirements.

You will collaborate with line teams, escalate issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, with strong emphasis on blitz meetings and cross-functional communication.