Quality Engineer

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