Quality Engineer

1st Fruits Consulting, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Old Hickory, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Quality Engineer – Manufacturing | Old Hickory, TN

     

    Are you passionate about quality systems and continuous improvement? Join a leading manufacturer in the nonwovens and textile-related industry where your expertise in quality engineering will directly impact operations, product excellence, and customer satisfaction.

     

    We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to be the driving force behind quality initiatives—from statistical analysis and process improvement to customer and supplier collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing environment and are eager to lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions, we want to hear from you.

     

    What You’ll Do:

    • Lead quality systems improvements, audits, and ISO 9001 compliance
    • Interface with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams on technical quality issues
    • Drive corrective and preventive actions using Six Sigma tools and statistical analysis (Excel, Minitab)
    • Validate manufacturing and test processes, monitor lab data, and ensure product standards are met
    • Support process transitions from R&D to production and maintain quality training programs

     

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
    • 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing (extrusion, textiles, or paper preferred)
    • Knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, SPC, and internal auditing
    • Certified Quality Engineer and Six Sigma certification preferred
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

     

    Why Join Us?

    You’ll work in a collaborative team environment that values continuous improvement and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to influence key manufacturing decisions and make a real impact on product quality and operational excellence.

    Ready to take the next step in your Engineering career? Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.