Quality Engineer

Job Description

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. 

Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Victaulic offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth, professional development, and comprehensive benefits. We prioritize safety and foster a collaborative culture where employees are valued. This Quality Engineer position is based at our Leland, North Carolina facility.

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the consistent production of high-quality fire protection products that meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to proactively improve product quality, reduce scrap and rework, and enhance process reliability. Given the life-safety nature of fire protection products, this position plays a critical role in defect prevention and continuous improvement across the facility.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety:

• Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.

• Attend all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.

• As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes.

Product & Process Quality:

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance requirements.

• Investigate nonconformances, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure quality requirements are built in from the outset.

Scrap and Defect Reduction:

• Analyze scrap, rework, and defect data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Lead initiatives to reduce scrap through process optimization, standardization, and error prevention.

• Partner with Operations to implement sustainable corrective actions.

Mistake-Proofing & Vision Inspection

• Identify and implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions to prevent defects at the source.

• Implement, validate, and sustain vision inspection systems to ensure consistent product quality.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maintain inspection system performance.

Method Sheets & Work Instructions

• Develop, review, and maintain method sheets and work instructions to ensure clear, standardized, and repeatable processes.

• Ensure updates are timely, accurate, and effectively communicated to the shop floor.

• Verify that documented methods align with actual practices and quality requirements.

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain to drive quality improvements.

• Provide real-time quality support to production teams while reinforcing standards and expectations.

• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Audits & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.

• Assist in maintaining quality system documentation and records.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of quality ownership and accountability at all levels.

• Use data-driven decision-making to prioritize, execute, and measure improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required 

• Winning mindset with a consistently positive attitude.

• Hands-on approach with the ability to quickly learn and effectively use tools and equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read drawings, follow work instructions, and use measurement tools.

Preferred 

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical degree/certification (e.g., Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Systems, Quality Engineering, or related fields).

• Basic CAD experience (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks) for viewing and understanding drawings.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing floor–based role requiring frequent walking, standing, lifting, and hands-on interaction with equipment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams is essential.

Why Victaulic?

·         The Morning Calls Top Work Place

·         Opportunity for growth and Innovation

·         VPP World Class Safety Program

·         Company Events

·         Company Matched 401k Plan

·         Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program

·         Wellness Program

Benefits effective first day of employment:

·         Medical

·         Vision

·         Dental

·         Prescription

·         Disability

·         Life Insurance

·         401K matching

·         Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)