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At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role acts as a driver and champion of quality excellence, influencing both product quality and organizational culture across machining operations and complex assembly processes.

Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer serves as a liaison between manufacturing operations and the customer, ensuring that customer quality and regulatory requirements are met with precision and consistency. The role leads proactive and reactive quality initiatives, championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Customer & Product Introduction: Facilitate all quality-related activities for customer product launches within the APQP framework
• Ensure PPAP target dates are met, and submissions are completed accurately
• Create, submit, and maintain PPAP documentation in compliance with customer requirements
• Understand and adhere to customer-specific quality standards and special characteristic requirements
• Quality Leadership & Problem Solving: Act as the primary customer quality liaison and scorecard improvement champion
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts and risk assessments using statistical tools and methodologies
• Drive proactive quality initiatives including mistake-proofing, preventative actions, and continuous improvement
• Manage reactive quality responses such as containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Performance & Metrics: Facilitate and communicate quality metrics reporting across teams
• Lead FPY and scrap reduction initiatives
• Monitor process conformance through audits and data analysis
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustained improvements
• Team Development & Change Management: Coach and mentor cross-functional teams in quality systems, tools, and philosophies
• Approve product and process changes, deviations, ensuring customer expectations are met
• Verify proper implementation of changes and maintain product integrity
• Audit & Compliance: Support external audit activities related to product quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and gauging improvement efforts
• Ensure readiness and alignment for IATF and other external audits
• Additional Responsibilities: Execute other projects and priorities as assigned by the Plant Quality Manager

Requirements

Safety and Physical Requirements

All employees are expected to maintain a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to the following:

• Safety Compliance: Understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear appropriate PPE in designated areas always
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift items up to 35 lbs. to shoulder height on occasion

Skills & Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
• Decision Quality – Makes sound decisions based on data, experience, and judgment
• Priority Setting – Effectively manages time and resources to focus on high-impact tasks
• Problem Solving – Identifies root causes and implements effective, sustainable solutions
• Process Management – Designs and improves processes for efficiency and quality outcomes
• Drive for Results – Consistently meets goals and pushes for continuous improvement
• Functional/Technical Skills – Applies technical expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Technical & Educational Requirements: Proficient in manufacturing problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Fishbone, 3L/5W, 8D)
• Core quality tools: Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, FMEA, MSA, SPC
• Strong analytical skills; effective verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Minitab or similar software is preferred
• Certified auditor (IATF 16949 preferred); strong understanding of IATF 16949
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Shainin RedX certification is a plus
• Proficient in blueprint reading with GD&T; tolerance stack-up analysis
• Able to interpret complex engineering drawings and identify potential fit/ form/ function issues
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Work Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline
• 7–10 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing or automotive environment
• Equivalent industry experience of 5+ years may be considered in lieu of formal education, depending on scope

Global Experience

Experience with global OEMs and cross-market quality expectations is preferred.

What We Offer

• Primary Care Wellness Center onsite for all employees - at no cost
• Benefits from Day One
• Röchling Wellness Program sponsoring run/walks throughout the year
• Wellness Credits - Earn up to $70/month
• Employee Discounts at major brands
• Continuous Improvement Program & Safety Awards
• Employee Referral Program
• Family Outings

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in Battery, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. We protect the environment while improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. Our workforce of 11,681 people is located in 83 locations in 25 countries.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing

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