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Quality Engineer Jobs in Burlington, North Carolina, USA at Shawmut Corporation
Join us as a Quality Engineer at Shawmut Corporation
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to become a vital member of our Quality team, ensuring top-tier product quality and customer satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturing setting. The role involves driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating process improvements across departments. The Quality Engineer will own quality issues, collaborating closely with internal teams and external customers to resolve concerns and prevent future issues.
This position requires spending significant time on the production floor, leading problem-solving initiatives, analyzing data, and refining quality systems. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is eager to contribute to our operational success.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze quality metrics, such as defect rates and nonconformities, to identify trends and drive improvements in product quality.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure process setups and product specifications meet quality standards and customer expectations.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for internal and external quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence.
Develop and implement quality improvement projects, focusing on error-proofing, process optimization, and reducing customer complaints.
Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools to provide real-time feedback on quality performance and process stability.
Participate in cross-functional quality meetings to discuss ongoing issues and collaborate on solutions to improve product quality and process reliability.
Support new product development by reviewing quality requirements and conducting risk assessments, such as PFMEA, before production launch.
Create, update, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection instructions, and audit reports, to ensure compliance with standards.
Train and mentor production staff and quality technicians on quality procedures, problem-solving techniques, and the use of quality tools and systems.
Communicate effectively with customers regarding quality issues, providing updates on root cause findings, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline.
3 to 5 years of experience in quality, preferably in automotive or textile industries.
Proven experience in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions, with a strong understanding of quality systems like PFMEA, control plans, and SPC.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF
16949 standards, including conducting internal audits.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with customers, suppliers, and teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate quality documentation.
Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions; proficiency in tools like Minitab or JMP is a plus.
Quality engineering certification (CQE) or internal auditing experience is advantageous.
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Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Shawmut Corporation
Location: Burlington, North Carolina, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering, QA Specialist / Manager), Engineering (Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, QA Specialist / Manager)
