Quality Engineer

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Aiken, SC, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Leads quality assurance and continuous improvement for fabrication and assembly operations at a manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include technical investigations, troubleshooting, inspection and test method improvement, APQP/PPAP documentation, audits, supplier development, contract review, and support for new product development and material returns. The role requires knowledge of quality systems, nuclear standards, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, and manufacturing quality processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Emerson as a Quality Engineer and lead quality assurance efforts at our Aiken, SC manufacturing facility, where we produce components for solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and continuously improving manufacturing and quality processes within our fabrication and assembly operations. This role drives product and process excellence through data-driving decision making, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve key performance indicators for the site and drive overall customer satisfaction.

 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Provides technical support and guidance to fabrication, assembly, and inspection personnel. 
  • Performs technical investigations and prepares troubleshooting reports.
  • Collaborates with product, assembly and fabrication engineering in developing and improving test/inspection methods, procedures and operation sheets to maintain and improve product appraisal efficiency.
  • Plans and directs APQP/PPAP activities and develops required documentation.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems and nuclear standards, i.e., 10 CFR 50 and NQA-1.
  • Performs contract review of government, nuclear and Navy Level 1 order requirements.
  • Provides audit and inspection oversight for all assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Contributes as an active member of the internal audit team.
  • Participates in customer, agency and supplier audits.
  • Provides technical and developmental support to assigned suppliers and commodities.
  • Participates in localization and new product development projects.
  • Supports Valve Service in evaluation of nuclear and commercial material returns.
     
Who You Are:

You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You model collaboration across the organization by partnering with others to get the work done. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You see opportunities that benefit the customer and gain insight into their needs. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You determine the processes vital to get things done.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of quality related experience

  • Ability to understand blueprints and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering)

  • Five (5) years of quality related experience
  • Prior experience with CNC machining and valve assembly processes, including statistical process control (SPC)
  • Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or ASQ
  • Knowledge of nuclear standard 10 CFR 50 Appendix B manufacturing requirements
  • Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies and data analytics.
  • Proven success in driving continuous improvement of quality inspection processes
     
Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Skills Required

  • Three to five years of quality-related experience
  • Ability to understand blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Five years of quality-related experience
  • Experience with CNC machining and valve assembly processes, including statistical process control (SPC)
  • Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or ASQ
  • Knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B manufacturing requirements
  • Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies and data analytics
  • Demonstrated success improving quality inspection processes

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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