Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing): Monitoring performance of quality assurance standards, processes, and controls within a manufacturing plant with an accent on QMS, MSA, and gauging improvements. Focus on analyzing production capabilities, driving DMAIC projects, and ensuring conformance to ISO9001 standards.

Location: Onsite in Abbeville, SC

Company

Global leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, specializing in power transmission, distribution, and optical fiber solutions.

What you will do

• Monitor quality assurance standards, processes, and controls across the manufacturing plant.
• Develop inspection methods, product sampling protocols, and training programs to evaluate production capabilities.
• Identify and address gauging usage through MSA to improve accuracy, stability, and operator influence.
• Perform audits of product and QMS performance to identify gaps and maintain ISO9001 conformance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives via DMAIC projects to optimize RTFT and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Provide technical data analysis and support to ensure products meet customer and industry specifications.

Requirements

• BS degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or 5+ years of direct experience in the Quality field.
• Minimum 3+ years of quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in DMAIC problem solving, MSA (Gage R&R), and quality tools (8D, 5Why).
• Proven experience with QMS management and improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills to manage complex tasks under pressure.

Nice to have

• SAP experience and advanced MS Excel capabilities.
• Proficiency with SPC software (Minitab).
• Lean/Six Sigma education or experience.
• ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering.
• Experience with wire and cable manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global organization leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as a strategic pillar of company culture.
• Collaborative environment focused on technological leadership and innovation.
• Occasional travel (2-3 times per year) as required.