Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Clover, SC at Performance Friction Corporation
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our PFC team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of quality through rigorous testing, automation, and continuous improvement. Your energetic approach will help drive the development of reliable, high-performance product world-wide. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering flawless user experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Duties
- Must be highly motivated and driven to contribute to product solutions in a very competitive industry. A wide degree of creativity is expected and a NO COMPROMISE philosophy.
- Analyze product specifications and requirements to develop and implement quality control plans
- Conduct inspections and tests to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards- Identify and investigate product defects or non-conformities, and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate/Lead on scrap reduction projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection procedures, work instructions, and reports
- Participate in project management activities, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring progress
- Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing teams to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Analyze on-going statistical process capability, OTD and other relevant metrics.
- Review PFMEAs and Control plans to verify operations are following requirements.
- Apply problem solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, etc.) and SPC/advanced statistical methods (DOE, 6sigma, Red-X).
- Have excellent problem solving/analytical skills with clear understanding of design / development processes.
- Must possess analytical skills, critical thinking and excellent communication skills including technical writing.
- Be able to function effectively in a team environment and communicate at a technical level. Expect a high level of responsibility and accountability.
- Demonstrated communication and documentation skills in order to clearly convey status updates, issues, etc.
- Directly communicate with customers on quality concerns/meetings and develop relationships.
- Natural talent for completing tasks in environments with multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with sometimes challenging deadlines and workloads. A high sense of urgency required.
- Must perform Process and Product Audit on a regular basis to schedule.
- Participate in Internal System Audits
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of brake pad/systems a plus
- Must have 5yrs as a Quality Engineer in a Manufacturing Plant (Automotive is required)
- Must have molding experience (transfer/compression) or related molding types.
- Proven automotive experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance/control principles, methodologies, and tools
- Proficient in statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques
- Familiarity with project management concepts and practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiar with measurement systems, ISO9000/IATF16949 Quality Systems and Problem Solving
- Certified Internal Auditor (ISO9000 and/or IATF16949) by 3rd party or company sponsored.
- Microsoft Office, Minitab Computer skills and SPC software (Pro-Link as plus)
- ASQ Certifications (ie. CQE) a plus
- Understanding and using CMMs a plus
- Geometric Dimension and Tolerance knowledge a plus
- Work out on floor majority of the time (80/20)
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional software quality! Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and performance of our innovative solutions while advancing your career in a vibrant environment that values continuous learning and growth.
Pay: $78,807.28 – $86,907.70 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Quality Engineer in Manufacturing Plant: 5 years (Required)
- Automotive: 5 years (Required)
- Knowledge of brake pad/systems: 5 years (Preferred)
- GD&T: 5 years (Required)
- Certified Internal Auditor: 5 years (Required)
- CMM: 5 years (Required)
- Quality assurance: 5 years (Required)
- Control principles: 5 years (Preferred)
- Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ASQC Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Performance Friction Corporation
Location: Clover, SC
Category:
