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Quality Engineer
Job in
Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 37815, USA
Listed on 2026-11-06
Listing for:
Appvion
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality plans, inspection methods, control plans, work instructions, and related quality documentation.
- Monitor product and process performance using statistical process control, capability studies, trend analysis, and other quality tools.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, 8D, and DMAIC.
- Investigate internal and external nonconformances, coordinate containment activities, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve yield, reduce scrap and rework, strengthen process controls, and prevent recurrence of defects.
- Support new product introductions, process changes, equipment qualifications, and validation activities from a quality perspective.
- Prepare and maintain quality metrics, reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and operational teams.
- Conduct or support internal, customer, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
- Evaluate supplier quality performance and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve capability.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and change notices to confirm quality requirements are understood and implemented.
- Train employees on quality standards, inspection requirements, problem-solving methods, and quality system procedures.
- Promote compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality management system requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality plans, inspection methods, control plans, work instructions, and related quality documentation.
- Monitor product and process performance using statistical process control, capability studies, trend analysis, and other quality tools.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, 8D, and DMAIC.
- Investigate internal and external nonconformances, coordinate containment activities, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve yield, reduce scrap and rework, strengthen process controls, and prevent recurrence of defects.
- Support new product introductions, process changes, equipment qualifications, and validation activities from a quality perspective.
- Prepare and maintain quality metrics, reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and operational teams.
- Conduct or support internal, customer, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
- Evaluate supplier quality performance and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve capability.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and change notices to confirm quality requirements are understood and implemented.
- Train employees on quality standards, inspection requirements, problem-solving methods, and quality system procedures.
- Promote compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality management system requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Two or more years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related experience in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of quality systems, corrective action, root-cause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using quality, manufacturing, or enterprise systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
- Experience in a regulated or ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or other relevant quality management system standards.
- Experience with advanced product quality planning tools, including PFMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis, and production part approval processes.
- Certification such as Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean certification.
- Experience with metrology,…
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