Quality Process Engineer - Manufacturing, Forest City, NC

Danfoss; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work enviro n

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss in Forest City, NC is seeking a mid-senior Quality Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence through QMS oversight. This role focuses on supporting manufacturing operations, leading structured problem-solving, and maintaining quality standards and certifications.

The position involves collaborating cross-functionally to resolve quality issues, support new product launches, and maintain customer satisfaction with consistent product quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years quality engineering experience with 10+ years manufacturing experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and 8D problem-solving for plant quality issues and verify permanent corrective actions
• Drive quality improvement initiatives aligned with plant objectives
• Interface with customers to resolve quality concerns, including returns, credits, and complaints
• Support new product launches via APQP and PPAP submissions
• Maintain documentation such as Control Plans and PFMEA; track process data
• Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits and document control
• Provide training on quality tools and standards to employees
• Perform MSA and Gauge R&R studies and maintain measurement equipment
• Collaborate with engineering on quality-related projects and CI initiatives
• Prepare and present internal and external quality reports and metrics

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

APQP

PPAP

MSA/Gauge R&R

ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Quality tools (FMEA, SPC, DOE)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DOE

APQP

8D

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Quality Process Engineer - Manufacturing, Forest City, NC

Req ID: 49824 Job Location: Forest City ,NC, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer! This person will drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence through the implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role supports manufacturing operations, leads structured problem-solving efforts, and ensures compliance with quality standards and certifications.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues, support new product launches, and maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent product quality and process performance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for plant quality issues, including facilitating 8D problem-solving teams and verifying implementation of permanent solutions
• Identify and drive quality improvement initiatives aligned with plant and organizational objectives
• Interface with customers to resolve quality concerns, including managing returns, credits, and complaints
• Support new product launches through participation in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and completion of PPAP submissions
• Maintain and update quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEA, and process data tracking systems
• Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, including audits, compliance activities, and document control
• Provide training to employees on quality tools, procedures, and standards
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies and maintain measurement equipment
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams on quality-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and present internal and external quality reports and performance metrics

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR equivalent experience (5+ years quality engineering experience with 10+ years manufacturing experience and active pursuit of an engineering degree)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, DOE, APQP, and 8D
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a quality engineering or manufacturing role
• Internship or project experience in quality control, process improvement, or manufacturing operations (for entry-level candidates)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in extrusion or hose manufacturing environments

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Danfoss is family‑owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long‑term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.