Quality Engineer (Onsite: Kinston, NC)

Must be able to work onsite in Kinston, NCMust be a US CitizenRole OverviewWe’re looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to become a critical on‑site leader for quality issue management. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted technical expert and problem solver—owning quality challenges from identification through resolution while collaborating closely with suppliers, inspectors, and cross‑functional teams.This position is ideal for engineers who thrive on structured problem solving, data‑driven decision‑making, and driving real improvements in quality systems and supplier performance.What You’ll DoQuality Issue LeadershipServe as the primary on‑site point of contact for incoming quality issuesEvaluate, triage, and route quality issues to the appropriate teams with urgency and precisionLead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D, and FMEAEnsure all quality issues are clearly documented and tracked in appropriate systemsSupplier Quality ManagementPartner directly with suppliers to swiftly resolve quality concernsCollaborate on corrective and preventive action plans that address root causes, not symptomsVerify and validate the effectiveness of supplier corrective actionsDocumentation & Data AnalysisReview and analyze quality documentation to ensure alignment with specifications and standardsIdentify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities using quality dataDevelop, maintain, and update technical documentation—including SOPs, Work Instructions, and Job Aids—in collaboration with subject matter expertsEnsure documentation is accurate, standardized, version‑controlled, and compliant with internal and regulatory quality requirementsReporting & Stakeholder CommunicationTrack and maintain key quality metrics and performance targetsPrepare and present quality performance summaries for internal stakeholdersShare insights and outcomes from quality analyses in regular review meetingsCommunicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external partnersContinuous ImprovementActively improve daily quality operations, reporting tools, and workflowsSupport the definition, tracking, and refinement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Contribute ideas that strengthen quality systems, supplier performance, and overall efficiency What You BringMust be a US CitizenBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field5–10 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or a closely related roleStrong working knowledge of quality management systems and industry standardsHands‑on experience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving techniquesProven ability to write and maintain quality procedures and work instructionsStrong analytical thinking with attention to detailClear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teamsPreferred RequirementsAerospace experienceExperience with SAP or any favorable QMSComfortable with handling and managing data, data analysis and data dispatchPrevious experience with supplier management for quality defectsExperience managing quality issue databasesGrowth & DevelopmentThis role offers meaningful opportunities to grow both technically and professionally while increasing visibility and influence across the organization.As a Quality Engineer, you’ll:Build deep expertise in quality systems, root cause analysis, and supplier quality managementExpand ownership from individual quality issues to broader, cross‑functional initiativesStrengthen leadership skills by influencing suppliers, mentoring peers, and guiding best practicesPlay an active role in shaping quality metrics, documentation standards, and continuous improvement efforts