Quanta Manufacturing Nashville OPT Eligible Jobs USA

JOB TITLE:

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) II

DEPARTMENT:

SEL

Reports To:
Sr. Quality Engineer

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer II (MQE II) independently leads quality planning, validation, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure products and processes meet customer and company standards. This role partners cross-functionally to support new product introductions, drive manufacturing readiness, and maintain compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements. The MQE II develops and standardizes quality documentation, leads root cause analysis and corrective actions, and ensures timely resolution of quality issues. This position supports supplier quality, provides guidance to inspection activities, and contributes to process improvements through data-driven analysis and training, while supporting ISO 9001 compliance and fostering a culture of quality and accountability.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the Quality Assurance representative on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team for assigned product launches.
• Ensure all required Quality Assurance deliverables are incorporated into the Master Timing Plan and executed on schedule.
• Submit First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation to customers for approval.
• Lead the development and standardization of process and quality documentation, including Process Flow Charts, PFMEAs, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Packaging Standards, and Visual Standards.
• Review Lessons Learned from similar products and processes to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Develop and deliver training on quality control activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical data to establish quality and reliability standards.
• Partner with testing teams to develop and implement inspection and evaluation methods.
• Provide guidance to Quality Assurance Inspectors conducting audits of in-process and finished goods.
• Support disposition of nonconforming materials, including coordination with Supplier Quality Engineers and vendors for failure analysis.
• Lead cross-functional corrective action efforts using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams; respond to customers within required timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including participation in Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
• Recommend enhancements to quality and production standards within process capability limits.
• Support ISO 9001 activities, including internal audits, calibration, and document control.
• Draft and maintain process flows, procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with third-party quality system certifications, such as ISO 9001.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple variables in environments with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in a Windows-based computer environment.
• Strong written and verbal English skills; additional language skills (Spanish or Mandarin) are a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently across multiple locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand or sit for prolonged periods; mobility within production and warehouse environments required.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally (less than 5%).
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.