Quality Engineer

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc

United States, North Carolina, Goldsboro

2701 US Highway 117 South (Show on map)

Oct 21, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer supports line managers in product and process quality planning. This position helps improve processes that affect product quality, devises product quality audit methods, special quality studies, failure investigations and feedback of quality information to management. This position will be responsible for development and improvement of specific office and manufacturing processes as determined by business priorities

	PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in design and quality requirement reviews Conducts training programs on general product knowledge, use of special test equipment and inspection techniques. Assists in assuring on-going ISO 9001 registration requirements are met Makes decisions' defining, modifying or restricting processes Designs product and process quality audit tools Conducts special studies and investigations related to problem solving and problem prevention Reports to management on the level of quality and cost-related nature of quality problems at various stages of corporate processes Directs analysis of field failures and in-plant test failures in order to establish basic causes of defect and implement preventive actions Conducts cost of quality analyses Advises on the audit/inspection function Evaluates processes for improvement and subsequent controls to minimize inspection activities Interface with customers to address problems and evaluate the Company's performance Leads employees and teams in process development and improvement
	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
	An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation Strong process analysis and documentation skills required Ability to perform principle responsibilities requires collaboration with other functional groups in order to gather information, make decisions and implement Use of statistical tools to resolve problems and targeting processes for preventative controls Balance technical knowledge and QA process management methods with strong consulting skills appropriate for leading change in the evolving organizational climate
	EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
	Required Education / Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field Preferred Education / Experience Progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineered-product environment Related background in continuous improvement activities including SPC techniques Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.