Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer - Injection Molding

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Shift: 1st, 7AM - 3:10PM

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection-molded components . We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer with experience in manufacturing and direct exposure to injection molding processes .

The ideal candidate has a strong balance of quality systems (PFMEA, Control Plans, FAI) and floor-level execution (CAPA, SPC, capability studies) , with the ability to identify and resolve molding-related defects. This role offers strong visibility, customer interaction, and long-term growth potential in a fast-paced production environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

● 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing , with at least 1–2 years of direct exposure to plastic injection molding processes (required)

● Working knowledge of injection molding defects and process behavior (short shots, flash, sink, warp, burn, splay, etc.)

● Strong experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and CAPA

● Experience supporting PPAP / APQP activities

● Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

● Proficiency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

● Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

● Experience in automotive or regulated manufacturing environments

● Familiarity with Plex, BuyOne, or similar customer quality systems

● Experience with CMM operation (no programming required)

● Experience supporting mold trials, validation, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk)

● Working knowledge of ISO 9001 with audit participation experience

● Exposure to Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

● Experience collaborating with Quality Technicians on inspection and FAI activities

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

● Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for molding-related defects and process variation

● Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and inspection plans aligned to molding processes

● Monitor and analyze SPC data, scrap trends, and process capability (Cp/Cpk)

● Support new product and mold launches , including validation and documentation readiness

● Act as primary quality contact for customer issues , including PPAP submissions

● Coordinate containment and disposition of nonconforming material

● Partner with Quality Technicians on inspection activities and First Article Inspection (FAI) support

● Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and audit requirements

Physical and Environment Requirements

Physical expectations and working conditions associated with the job may include: standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; lifting materials as needed; and working in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to the production floor.

Company Benefits & Culture

This organization offers a hands-on, team-oriented culture with a strong focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role provides high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term career growth.

● Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential

● 401(k) with company match and full healthcare benefits

● Opportunity for full-time conversion and career advancement

● Collaborative, floor-driven engineering environment

● Exposure to customer-facing quality systems and manufacturing operations

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