Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a
Quality Engineer for a leading industrial manufacturer in Eufaula, AL.
This is a high-visibility, mid-to-senior level role responsible for the end-to-end integrity of production quality, supplier performance, and environmental compliance. You will serve as a technical linchpin on new product development teams, ensuring that every launch meets rigorous conformance standards. From leading the Material Review Board to conducting on-site supplier audits, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement and scientific testing to ensure our products remain world-class.
Job Responsibilities
- NPI Conformance: Act as a core technical resource on new product development teams, creating and documenting scientific test plans for all product launches
- Supplier Quality Management: Serve as the primary interface for vendors; plan and conduct supplier audits and manage corrective actions for defective materials
- MRB Leadership: Lead the Material Review Board (MRB), overseeing material disposition and driving internal Corrective Action Requests (CARs)
- Technical Inspection Support: Provide oversight for receiving inspections and draft high-precision inspection procedures for the Quality Control team
- FMEA & Investigations: Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities and conduct deep-dive investigations into field returns and production defects
- Process Planning: Implement quality principles across process planning, material control, and measurement systems to ensure consistent product standards
- Environmental Stewardship: Support initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental performance and developing "greener" manufacturing processes
- Performance Reporting: Contribute to monthly executive quality reports, identifying trends and proposing data-driven quality improvement methodologies
Requirements
Education & Software
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or Business is REQUIRED
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) to ten (10) years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading FMEA and Root Cause Analysis investigations
- Demonstrated history of managing supplier quality and conducting formal audits
- Solid understanding of domestic and international quality system standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Quality Tools: Fundamental mastery of quality philosophies, team dynamics, and preventive/corrective actions
- Leadership: Ability to influence decision-making across departments and lead cross-shift teams effectively
- Acumen: Strong business and financial acumen with a focus on operational efficiency and ROI of quality initiatives
- Communication: Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
