Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN Area

About the Opportunity

A growing advanced manufacturing organization in the Knoxville area is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality system improvements, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve quality, reduce defects, and support a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry quality standards.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and coordinate corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement preventive measures to reduce defects.
• Lead root cause investigations utilizing tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Support calibration systems, measurement equipment, and quality documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve product quality, reliability, and process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key quality metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Assist with supplier quality initiatives and customer quality concerns as needed.
• Train and mentor employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with quality tools including:
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • SPC
  • CAPA
  • 8D Corrective Actions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading audits and driving corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or related certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or engineered products.

What You’ll Bring

• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to influence teams across multiple departments.
• A proactive approach to solving complex manufacturing quality challenges.
• Passion for building systems that improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package.