Quality Assurance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina, United States; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Company

hirify.global develops connectivity solutions and precision plastics for technologies including AI and operates across manufacturing and engineering functions.

What you will do

• Investigate customer quality concerns and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams and suppliers to improve product and process quality.
• Manage environmental compliance, responsible sourcing programs, supplier documentation, and material declarations.
• Coordinate material and product testing with external laboratories and maintain related records.
• Support, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal and supplier audits.
• Apply SPC, MSA, process capability studies, sampling plans, quality data analysis, and precision inspection methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, process engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, interpret technical information, and create clear documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with fiber optic products, cable assemblies, connectors, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, process improvement, SPC, DOE, or quality metrics.
• Experience with metrology, precision inspection equipment, ISO 9001, internal or supplier audits, ERP, CAD, or quality data management tools.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance, responsible sourcing, and material regulatory requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Four weeks of paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and career growth.