Quality Engineer

Location: Comer, Georgia

Shift: First Shift

Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives within a composites manufacturing environment serving automotive, medical, and defense industries.

This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet customer and internal quality standards while supporting production, problem-solving, and process improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, manufacturing quality experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a stable and expanding manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing quality activities across production operations
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone
• Review and maintain quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and inspection standards
• Investigate customer, supplier, and internal quality concerns and drive resolution activities
• Monitor production quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspections, and launch activities
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve processes and reduce defects
• Analyze scrap, rework, and non-conformance trends to improve manufacturing performance
• Conduct audits and support compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards
• Assist with inspection methods, gauge validation, and process capability studies
• Support training and quality awareness initiatives throughout production
• Maintain accurate records within ERP and QMS systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality role
• Experience within automotive, composites, plastics, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Understanding of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive engineer with a continuous improvement mindset
• Someone who enjoys solving manufacturing and quality challenges
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• A team-oriented professional comfortable working on the production floor

Work Environment

Comer, Georgia

First Shift

Manufacturing and office environment

Occasional overtime based on production and customer demands

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Stable and growing manufacturing environment