Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Belton SC

Reports to: Quality Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: Manufacturing Mechanical Power Transmission Components Engineering Services

Job Function: Engineering Quality Assurance Process Improvement

Job Summary: The Quality Engineeris responsible foranalyzing and improving product and process quality by conducting inspections tests and quality engineering reviews. They develop and implement quality assurance programs perform statistical analyses and lead initiatives like process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) and production part approval processes (PPAP). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standardsdocumentingand communicating findings and recommending process execute and createCMM the Quality Engineermaintainsknowledge of relevant quality codes and standards and supports continuous improvement efforts to enhance product reliability and manufacturing precision.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Analysis & Improvement:

• Conduct inspections and tests to evaluate product and process quality.
• Perform quality engineering reviews toidentifyareas for improvement.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain execute and create CMM programs.

Statistical Analysis:

• Perform statistical analyses tomonitorand improve quality performance.
• Use statistical tools toidentifytrends root causes and areas for improvement.
• Develop andmaintainquality metrics and dashboards to track progress.

Leadership Initiatives:

• Lead initiatives such as process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) toidentifyand mitigate risks.
• Oversee production part approval processes (PPAP)forpurchasedcomponents and in-house productsto ensure compliance with industry standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering ora relatedfieldrequired.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) are preferred.
• Successful candidates willdemonstratestrong knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and experience with tools like statistical process control (SPC) process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA) and production part approval processes (PPAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencyin SAP MS Office and lean methodologies is essential along with strong organizational leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment tomaintaininghigh standardsof quality and reliability.
• Prior experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Physical Demands:

• Extended periods of sitting at a workstation.
• Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams online and the ability to hearcomprehend and document detailed information from others.
• Ability to type reach and grasp.
• Intermittent standing and walking within theplantenvironment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for extended periods over the phone and in person.
• Outlook Excel PowerPoint proficiency.
• Ability to work in manufacturing sites including foundries steel mills machine shops forging shops assembly centers etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement andmonitorquality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document and communicate quality findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of quality inspections tests and reviews.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing precision.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams toidentifyand address quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to drive product reliability and efficiency.
• Stay current with relevant quality codes standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on quality standards and procedures.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Regular in-person attendance at work is a necessary function of the role

Why Join Us

• Work for a collaborative experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

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