Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Join Emerson as a Quality Engineer and lead quality assurance efforts at our Aiken, SC manufacturing facility, where we produce components for solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and continuously improving manufacturing and quality processes within our fabrication and assembly operations. This role drives product and process excellence through data-driven decision making, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve key performance indicators for the site and drive overall customer satisfaction.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provides technical support and guidance to fabrication, assembly, and inspection personnel.
• Performs technical investigations and prepares troubleshooting reports.
• Collaborates with product, assembly and fabrication engineering in developing and improving test/inspection methods, procedures and operation sheets to maintain and improve product appraisal efficiency.
• Plans and directs APQP/PPAP activities and develops required documentation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems and nuclear standards, i.e., 10 CFR 50 and NQA-1.
• Performs contract review of government, nuclear and Navy Level 1 order requirements.
• Provides audit and inspection oversight for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contributes as an active member of the internal audit team.
• Participates in customer, agency and supplier audits.
• Provides technical and developmental support to assigned suppliers and commodities.
• Participates in localization and new product development projects.
• Supports Valve Service in evaluation of nuclear and commercial material returns.

Who You Are:

You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You model collaboration across the organization by partnering with others to get the work done. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You see opportunities that benefit the customer and gain insight into their needs. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You determine the processes vital to get things done.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of quality related experience
• Ability to understand blueprints and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering)
• Five (5) years of quality related experience
• Prior experience with CNC machining and valve assembly processes, including statistical process control (SPC)
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or ASQ
• Knowledge of nuclear standard 10 CFR 50 Appendix B manufacturing requirements
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies and data analytics.
• Proven success in driving continuous improvement of quality inspection processes

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.