Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Continuous Improvement – Quality

Location:

Mount Holly, NC, 24 American St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA

Company:
American & Efird (A&E)

Job Type: Full-time, Onsite

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Monitor and improve product and process quality performance.
• Investigate customer complaints, internal quality concerns, and non-conformance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and management teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with external customer or certification audits.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Assist in developing process controls and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in new product or process development activities to ensure quality standards are met.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience using Root Cause Analysis tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or FMEA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the textile industry
• Collaborative team environment

• Must successfully complete drug screening and background check
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

American & Efird (A&E) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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