Quality Engineer

🏢 Emerson
📍 Aiken, United StatesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Aiken, SC manufacturing facility. This role will lead quality assurance efforts for solenoid valve and pneumatic actuator components, focusing on developing, qualifying, and improving manufacturing and quality processes. The Quality Engineer will utilize data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving to enhance key performance indicators and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include providing technical support, conducting investigations, collaborating on test/inspection methods, managing APQP/PPAP activities, and ensuring compliance with quality systems and nuclear standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of quality experience, understanding of blueprints and GD&T, knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and experience with CNC machining, valve assembly, SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean certifications are preferred.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
BlueprintsISO 9001Lean Manufacturing
Science & Research
Geometry
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
CommunicationCollaboration
Nice to have:
Other
nuclear standard 10 CFR 50 Appendix B manufacturing
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Problem SolvingData Analysis
🎁 Benefits & Perks
medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible time off plans, paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Requirements
Requires 3-5 years of quality-related experience, ability to understand blueprints and GD&T, knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts. Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Description

Join Emerson as a Quality Engineer and lead quality assurance efforts at our Aiken, SC manufacturing facility, where we produce components for solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and continuously improving manufacturing and quality processes within our fabrication and assembly operations. This role drives product and process excellence through data-driving decision making, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve key performance indicators for the site and drive overall customer satisfaction.

 
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Provides technical support and guidance to fabrication, assembly, and inspection personnel. 
  • Performs technical investigations and prepares troubleshooting reports.
  • Collaborates with product, assembly and fabrication engineering in developing and improving test/inspection methods, procedures and operation sheets to maintain and improve product appraisal efficiency.
  • Plans and directs APQP/PPAP activities and develops required documentation.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems and nuclear standards, i.e., 10 CFR 50 and NQA-1.
  • Performs contract review of government, nuclear and Navy Level 1 order requirements.
  • Provides audit and inspection oversight for all assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Contributes as an active member of the internal audit team.
  • Participates in customer, agency and supplier audits.
  • Provides technical and developmental support to assigned suppliers and commodities.
  • Participates in localization and new product development projects.
  • Supports Valve Service in evaluation of nuclear and commercial material returns.
     
Who You Are:

You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You model collaboration across the organization by partnering with others to get the work done. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You see opportunities that benefit the customer and gain insight into their needs. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You determine the processes vital to get things done.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of quality related experience

  • Ability to understand blueprints and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering)

  • Five (5) years of quality related experience
  • Prior experience with CNC machining and valve assembly processes, including statistical process control (SPC)
  • Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or ASQ
  • Knowledge of nuclear standard 10 CFR 50 Appendix B manufacturing requirements
  • Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies and data analytics.
  • Proven success in driving continuous improvement of quality inspection processes
     
Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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