Quality Engineer I

Location: 300 Garlington Road, Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America, 29615-4614. Duration: 12+ months on W2 (High possibility of extension)

Responsibilities

• Creating Qualification standards in alignment with Global Supply Chain and Engineering
• Managing dates and scope for equipment purchases, installation, and qualification
• This position requires strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills as well as a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead qualifications from inception to closure, parts and special processes (coatings, brazing, etc.)
• Apply knowledge of design and manufacturing to implement new ideas that enhance overall qualification process, reduce cost and add value.
• Identify and implement qualification cost out opportunities
• Regional, and in some cases, global: shop support
• Cultivate positive working environment and morale; drive a sense of urgency and quality with speed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Desired Characteristics: 6+ years of turbine engineering and/or manufacturing experience
• Program management experience
• Strong team player
• Well versed in lean manufacturing methods
• Experience interfacing across matrix organizations
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to build trust with team members and interfacing organizations.
• Experience and familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes
• Customer satisfaction mindset with strong Quality orientation
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with individuals in global locations
• Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and deliver the best company products