This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing production and laboratory data, investigating deviations, and driving corrective and preventive actions to eliminate quality issues and prevent recurrence. US Engine Valve is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support and maintain our Quality Management System.
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Location
Westminster, South Carolina
Description
US Engine Valve is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support and maintain our Quality Management System. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys analyzing production and laboratory data, investigating deviations, and driving corrective and preventive actions to eliminate quality issues and prevent recurrence.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, team-oriented professional who works effectively across multiple departments. This individual will play a key role in identifying trends, improving processes, and ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance with internal and external standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Able to read and understand blueprints and technical literature.
Support investigations into customer defects and nonconformances / quality events.
Track, trend, and analyze data to identify reoccurring issues, generate reports and lead investigations and quality events.
Develop and maintain pFMEAs and Control Plans.
Conduct process capability and statistical analysis.
Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control programs.
Perform Gauge R&R and Measure System Analysis.
Evaluate and improve inspection methods and quality procedures.
Support internal and external customer audits.
Help support organizational compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, USEV and customer standards.
Help monitor and maintain USEV’s quality system.
Support production in a manner that maximizes efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Qualifications:
4-year degree in Engineering with 2 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Experience with quality systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Strong computer skills are required: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience with ERP systems and Power BI strongly preferred.
Experience with Minitab strongly preferred.
Superior problem-solving ability.
Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to understand and interpret blueprints.
Why Join US Engine Valve:
Opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and operational excellence.