Quality Engineer

About the role

AESC is looking to add a Quality Engineer to our team in Murfreesboro, TN. Full-Time On-site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and control plans.
• Investigate production defects and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and verify effectiveness.
• Perform statistical analysis using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Develop, revise, and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA), Control Plans, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Carry out process and product audits to verify compliance with quality management systems and manufacturing standards.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, process variation, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase process capability.
• Support new product introduction activities, including process validation and qualification.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and determine appropriate disposition.
• Ensure traceability and documentation requirements are maintained throughout production.
• Conduct day-to-day functions with minimal guidance; effectively delegate responsibilities and provide core support to cross-functional team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.
• Proven track record of designing, documenting, and implementing robust quality processes within high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and present it clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Highly automated manufacturing operations and advanced process controls.

Qualifications

• What You Need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.
• Proven track record of designing, documenting, and implementing robust quality processes within high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and present it clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Highly automated manufacturing operations and advanced process controls.

Benefits

• Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference.
• We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a 401K and health insurance.
• We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
• We provide a range of valuable benefits, such as tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Lead Auditor Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Schedule

Work week is a 40-hour minimum Extended hours and overtime are required as needed Must be able to work any shift as required Must be able to work weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.