Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Establish quality systems and standards for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Develop and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, inspection standards, control plans, and quality records.
• Create and update Manufacturing Quality Charts (MQC) and Process Control Plans.
• Perform gage development, gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies, and capability analysis.
• Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) development and identify process risks with cross-functional teams.
• Support customer part approvals and quality submissions.
• Analyze process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical methods.
• Develop inspection fixtures and checking concepts for new products.
• Investigate quality concerns using root cause analysis, 5-Why, and 8D methodologies.
• Support production teams in resolving quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Attend product trials and customer validation activities.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure quality expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing PPAP, ISO, TS/IATF, or other Quality Management System documentation.
• Knowledge of SPC, capability studies, PFMEA, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Experience using 5-Why, 8D, and other root cause methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Minitab or similar SPC software
• Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
• Quality systems and statistical analysis tools

Physical & Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor activities.
• Frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TG Kentucky, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.