Quality Engineer

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Lexington, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Support quality assurance across optical cable manufacturing: perform testing and inspections, maintain QMS and records, assist in developing procedures, perform root cause analysis and corrective actions, manage nonconforming material, track and report quality metrics, support audits, and collaborate with operations and engineering on continuous improvement.
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Summary:
The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager and supports quality assurance activities across the manufacturing process. This role helps ensure products meet specifications, reduce scrap, and maintain compliance with the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS). The position works with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and address quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Optical Cable testing and inspection processes to ensure product quality
  • Assist in developing and maintaining inspection and test procedures
  • Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with specifications
  • Support sampling methods and basic control plans to meet quality requirements
  • Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and customer issues
  • Review returned materials and support investigation of quality complaints
  • Help manage nonconforming material documentation and track related metrics
  • Monitor and report quality performance metrics
  • Identify quality trends and support problem-solving activities
  • Support plant quality standards and QMS requirements
  • Assist with customer and regulatory audits/inspections
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and other departments to improve processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of quality systems and tools (SPC, root cause analysis, control plans)
  • Proficiency in Quality Management Systems like ISO 9001
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar systems

Experience:

  • 3+ years of manufacturing or quality experience
  • Familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards
  • Exposure to root cause analysis, corrective actions, or Lean tools
  • Wire & cable or similar industry experience is a plus

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
  • (Strong relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered must have HS Diploma or GED at the minimum)

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of manufacturing or quality experience
  • Basic understanding of quality systems and tools (SPC, root cause analysis, control plans)
  • Proficiency in Quality Management Systems like ISO 9001
  • Exposure to root cause analysis, corrective actions, or Lean tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar systems
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment
  • High school diploma or GED (minimum)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Wire & cable or similar industry experience (preferred)
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The Company
HQ: Milan
12,899 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 151 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Headquartered in Milan, Italy and spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 105 plants, 25 research and development centers, and about 30,000 employees as of July 2023, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. In 2022 we registered +16 billion € in sales and 509 million € net profit. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization. Learn more about the new Group on www.prysmiangroup.com Follow us also on: facebook.com/PrysmianGroup/ youtube.com/prysmiangroup twitter.com/prysmiangroup instagram.com/prysmian_group

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