Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

HTI has an exciting opportunity for a  Quality Engineer with an international transformer manufacturer at their new start-up facility in Waynesboro, GA (located just south of Augusta, GA).

This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite position. The company offers fantastic benefits, a positive work culture, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Salary will depend on experience and education, and the range is up to approximately  $75,000 - $90,000 / year . Working hours are Monday - Friday from 7am-4pm .

Requirements :

Must have 4+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or similar role in an assembly manufacturing plant

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Must have experience conducting quality inspections on parts and finished products, as well as conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions

Must have experience communicating with customers regarding quality issues and audits , and accompanying them during audits and visits

Experience with an ISO and / or UL certified company is strongly preferred

Must be able to interpret technical drawings / blueprints, work instructions, plans, diagrams and product specifications

Must possess strong, professional written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to effectively coordinate with internal team members and customers at all levels

SOP / training documentation development and editing experience is preferred

Must have strong computer skills (MS Office), and ERP system experience is a plus

Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to change as this is a start-up environment

Experience with measuring / testing tools and quality-related equipment preferred

Previous training, certifications, and / or experience in quality related problem-solving techniques (5 Whys, etc.) and QMS management is preferred

Summary :

Will ensure that all finished products meet quality standards, in accordance with internal and customer requirements and specifications. This role will involve heavy time on the plant floor conducting quality checks on finished products, conducting root cause analysis on non-conformances, development / implementation of corrective actions, and communicating with internal departments on quality-related issues.

Job duties include :

Serve as a representative of the company’s international Quality management team, and communicate with them regularly to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards

Conduct quality inspections, measurements, and testing of assembled products and parts to ensure they are in compliance with internal and customer standards and specifications

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions on any non-conformances, working with assembly team leads and plant management staff

Analyze and recommend appropriate changes to production and assembly procedures

Ensure production employees are trained in all processes and procedures related to proper part assembly and quality expectations

Serve as the plant Quality representative to customers and external contacts for quality-related issues and audits (internal, 3

party, and customer)

Track and report all quality-related KPI’s

Coordinate and communicate with the Purchasing Department to resolve supplier quality issues

Establish, implement, and enforce procedures / SOP’s for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety

Coordinate ongoing quality-related training with the Production Supervisor and management team in order to ensure that quality procedures are in use, functional, and efficient

Promote, recommend, and participate in company-wide quality and continuous improvement initiatives

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