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Quality Engineer
Job in
Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky, 42135, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Talnt LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role:
The Quality Engineer plays a key role in driving product and process excellence within a manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with quality system standards, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to resolve issues, maintain documentation, and enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Lead quality performance initiatives by tracking, analyzing, and reporting metrics such as scrap rates, defective PPM, and cost of poor quality.
- Conduct weekly quality meetings with leadership to review performance, address issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Serve as the primary liaison for customers and suppliers to facilitate technical support, issue resolution, and quality communication.
- Manage corrective action processes, including root cause analysis, containment, and implementation of countermeasures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, including data collection, documentation, and report preparation.
- Maintain revision-controlled quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, inspection forms, and work instructions.
- Oversee calibration and maintenance of measurement systems, including MSA studies when applicable.
- Manage non-conforming materials and MRB processes, maintaining accurate logs and ensuring timely resolution.
- Supervise the sorting area, coordinating personnel and tracking throughput to support production quality.
- Assist in setup and operation of metrology systems such as vision inspection equipment or CMMs for part verification.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred; equivalent technical education and experience considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Proficient in AIAG Core Tools including PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.
- Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of metalworking or machining processes.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification.
- Hands-on experience with CMM programming, vision systems, or other precision metrology tools.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and collaborative approach to problem solving.
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