Quality Engineer

About the company

ERMCO Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO supports grid modernization and energy transition through vertically integrated operations, a customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology.

About the role

The Quality Engineer is accountable for all aspects of quality at the Celina, TN facility, ensuring product compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer quality requirements. This role interfaces with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and contractors, as well as internal teams including sales, marketing, operations, customer service, finance, human resources, engineering, and IT. The position is onsite in Celina, TN, and relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement initiatives to eliminate and reduce variation, waste, scrap, and rework.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and owner for all customer quality concerns, corrective actions, and audits.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve product designs and reduce process defects through error-proofing methods and process variation reduction techniques.
• Support supply chain in resolving incoming material quality issues by ensuring containment measures and implementing corrective actions with suppliers.
• Own the Quality Management System, including monitoring, assessing, maintaining, and improving the ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Actively participate in new product planning and implementation.
• Lead the development and implementation of quality policies.
• Design, implement, and support the quality system and process improvement, including training, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in cross-functional organizations.
• 5-7+ years in the T&D industry, specifically dry-type transformers (preferred, not required).
• Heightened sense of urgency, results orientation, and competitive spirit.
• Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, and solve problems quickly.
• Clear communication skills and ability to handle internal/external challenges and conflicts.
• Lean training and experience.

About the team

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.