Quality Engineer I role is to support manufacturing operations through quality engineering principles, data analysis, and continuous improvement in Durham, NC. This role partners with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to reduce defects, investigate nonconformances, and ensure compliance with quality standards. 2 positions available.
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Provide daily quality engineering support to manufacturing operations
Monitor production processes for compliance with procedures and quality requirements
Support containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Investigate internal and customer-reported quality issues; perform root cause analysis
Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Analyze quality data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives
Assist with error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control implementation
Collect, analyze, and report quality performance metrics; present data-driven recommendations
Assist with development/revision of quality documentation and support internal audits
Participate in supplier quality investigations and monitor supplier performance
Support incoming inspection and customer complaint investigations as needed
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0 to 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
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Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving