Quality Engineer

Trench Group

Charlotte, NC Posted September 18, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
  • Facilitate APQP activities including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
  • Support manufacturing quality activities for CNC machining, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and assembly operations.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce defects.
  • Support new product introductions, First Article Inspections (FAI), qualification testing, and validation activities.
  • Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality, customer satisfaction, scrap, rework, and supplier performance.
  • Lead process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
  • Manage customer complaints, nonconforming material reports (NCMRs), and warranty issues.
  • Perform internal audits, process audits, supplier audits, and support external customer and certification audits.
  • Review drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and customer requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Support supplier qualification, supplier performance monitoring, and supplier corrective action processes.
  • Develop inspection plans, quality standards, acceptance criteria, and visual work instructions.
  • Support calibration and measurement system programs to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.
  • Train employees in quality tools, procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
  • Support management reviews and quality objectives reporting.
  • Assist in implementation and certification activities for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 17025.
Required Skills
commercial contracts manufacturing CNC testing KPIs collaboration audit compliance process improvement Lean Six Sigma cross-functional collaboration ISO 9001 Sigma
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