Early Career- Quality Engineer

Early Career
- Quality Engineer

Date:
Jan 7, 2026

Location(s):
Johnson City, TN, US, 37601

Company:

A. O. Smith Corporation

Hybrid, Onsite or Remote:
Onsite

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications.

A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

The Quality Engineering Early Career program offers individuals the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and knowledge within

A. O. Smith’s quality engineering disciplines that support the business. The program spans approximately 15 – 18 months, providing hands‑on experience through rotations in key quality functional areas. Each rotation lasts around 5 – 6 months, though the duration may vary based on the role and skills being developed. Participants will engage in a mentoring program with functional leaders and present their progress to the leadership team at the end of each rotation.

Upon successful completion, participants will transition into a quality engineering role that aligns with their skills, career goals, and business needs.

The program is designed to equip candidates with the tools necessary to fast‑track their career growth and become a valued member of A.O. Smith. Through extensive exposure to various quality engineering disciplines, participants will gain unique skills, understand the business, and build a broad network across the company to maximize their potential.

Participants will also benefit from additional career development and support through the following opportunities:

• The candidate will be partnered with a dedicated mentor that will provide coaching and guidance throughout the program.

• Presenting to business leadership at the end of rotations, highlighting completed projects, acquired skills, and key lessons learned
• Participating in formal classroom training on topics such as project management, presentation skills, quality management systems, quality engineering techniques, and more
• Gaining product/process knowledge and an understanding of product applications

• Performs routine quality engineering tasks using standard techniques under supervision.
• Provides entry level support to the senior engineer / supervisor.
• Performs a supervised role in ensuring that the company's and customers’ requirements are met on assigned products, programs, areas, or functions.
• Develop competence in quality engineering methods by performing structured work assignments.
• Monitor and assist in the implementation of internal quality controls and testing to meet quality procedures and norms.
• Participate in Quality System assessments / audits (1st / 2nd / 3rd party) as assigned.
• Prepare quality analysis and provide input to recommend necessary changes to quality procedures.
• Participate in root cause analysis to determine the cause of quality problems and implement corrective and preventative actions under supervision.
• Perform any other activities as needed or as directed.
• Exemplify professional conduct in accordance with AOS Values

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology (seeking upcoming / recent graduates):
  Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
• 0–2 years of applicable experience in or exposure to manufacturing, quality, and technical environments (would consider intern/co‑op experience)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Must be open to relocation within the United States
• Travel may be required (up to ~40%) as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines and goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship…