Quality Engineer

About the role

This Quality Engineer role focuses on driving continuous improvement in a machining manufacturing environment with tight tolerances. The position ensures robust quality processes, supports the Quality Management System, and leverages data-driven methods to reduce non-conformances and enhance product reliability. The role offers a long-term contract opportunity with a stable organization committed to innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core competencies including being action oriented, a champion of change, customer-focused, committed to developing self and others, and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
• Lead or support part and process qualifications to ensure new and existing products meet quality and performance requirements.
• Analyze quality and process data to reduce non-conformances, improve yield, and streamline manufacturing processes.
• Develop, review, and approve inspection plans, and perform inspections as needed to verify product conformity.
• Monitor inspection methods and calibration activities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Review customer and supplier inspection and test plans for feasibility and alignment with internal capabilities and requirements.
• Generate, maintain, and improve quality procedures, specifications, and documentation in support of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, and manage Quality Notifications (QNs) from initiation through closure.
• Support internal and external quality audits, surveillance activities, and quality-related training initiatives.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and methods.
• Maintain document control and archival systems for quality records to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to metrological standards and inspection protocols in a machining environment with tight tolerances.
• Foster cross-functional teamwork and collaborate with engineering, production, and other functions to meet company and customer goals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams, suppliers, and customers as needed.
• Uphold confidentiality, honesty, and integrity in all professional activities and decision-making.
• Participate actively in safety programs, follow established safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions or practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role in a machining manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a machining environment with tight tolerances.
• Strong experience in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA).
• Hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis for process improvement.
• Practical knowledge of 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Solid understanding of metrology, measurement techniques, and inspection methods.
• Ability to develop, review, and approve inspection plans and quality procedures.
• Experience supporting or leading part and process qualifications.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and related documentation practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a data-driven approach.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to confidentiality, honesty, integrity, and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is preferred.
• Experience working in machining environments with tight tolerances and precision components.
• Exposure to quality audits, surveillance activities, and quality-related training.
• Experience with maintaining document control and archival systems for quality records.
• Familiarity with customer and supplier inspection and test plans.
• Strong orientation toward continuous improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop self and others through learning and knowledge sharing.

Work Environment

The role is based in a machining manufacturing environment focused on precision components and tight tolerances. You will work closely with production, engineering, and other cross-functional teams on the shop floor and in office settings to support quality processes and continuous improvement initiatives. The environment emphasizes adherence to metrological standards, inspection protocols, and safety programs. Work typically involves interaction with inspection equipment, measurement tools, and data analysis systems. Professional attire suitable for a manufacturing setting, along with any required personal protective equipment, is expected in production areas.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Pooler, GA.