About ERMCO
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.
With our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
Job Summary
The position of Quality Engineer is accountable for all aspects of quality at its Celina, TN facility. This includes product compliance with internal, regulatory and customer quality requirements. This role interfaces with both external and internal stakeholders. Externally this includes customers, suppliers, and contractors and internally a large array of functions including sales and marketing, operations, customer service, finance, human resources, engineering, IT etc.
This role will be onsite in Celina, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.
Responsibilities- Lead improvement initiatives that eliminate and reduce all forms of variation and waste including scrap and rework
- Primary customer interface and owner on all customer quality concerns, corrective actions and audits
- Work with engineering to improve product designs and reduce process defects through error-proofing methods and process variation reductio techniques
- Support supply chain, in resolving incoming material quality issues by ensuring appropriate containment measures & implementing effective corrective actions with the supply base
- Own the Quality Management System including the monitoring, assessing, maintaining and improving the quality (ISO9001) management system.
- Actively participate with new product planning & implementation
- Lead the development and implementation of quality policies
- Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of the quality system and process improvement including training, coaching, and other continuous improvement efforts
Education or Equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable degree
Knowledge/Skills Requirements
- 5+ years of leadership experience in cross functional organizations Knowledge/Skills
- 5-7+ years in T&D industry, specifically dry type transformers (preferred, not required)
- Must have heightened sense of urgency, results orientation and competitive spirit
- Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly
- Communicate clearly and handle internal/external challenges/conflicts
- Lean training and Experience
Let’s Build the Future Together
At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!
Job LocationsUS-TN-CelinaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or another applicable field
- 5+ years of leadership experience in cross-functional organizations
- 5–7+ years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry, specifically dry-type transformers
- Lean training and experience
- Ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly, communicate clearly, and manage challenges and conflicts
What We Do
ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ERMCO is one of the largest producers of oil filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States
