Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

Salary: $80,000-$100,00

Location: Hickory, NC

ProStaffing | Direct Hire Opportunity

ProStaffing is partnering with an established manufacturing company seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products consistently meet customer and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with production teams, solving quality challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Support and improve quality management systems to maintain compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Investigate product defects, process deviations, and customer quality concerns to identify effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal quality audits and assist with customer audits.
• Prepare and maintain PPAP documentation, including dimensional measurements.
• Monitor quality performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Evaluate raw materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and cross-functional meetings.
• Help ensure manufacturing processes meet customer specifications and established quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or an automotive supplier environment.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 quality standards.
• Experience with PPAP documentation and dimensional inspections.
• Familiarity with internal audits, customer audits, and quality management systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Quality-related certifications are a plus.
• VDA 6.3 training or willingness to obtain training preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in manufacturing quality, collaborate with multiple departments, and contribute to ongoing improvements in product quality and operational performance.

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