Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in advanced manufacturing, automotive supply chain, aerospace components, and life sciences, with demand at every level from associate QA technician to senior quality systems engineer. The largest hiring markets are Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia, where established employers such as BMW Manufacturing, Boeing South Carolina, and Michelin North America maintain significant quality engineering functions. The most consistently requested specialties include ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance, supplier quality, and software or medical device quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SAVARIA PATIENT CARE
Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.
OVERVIEW: The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for supervising Quality Inspectors/Technicians and ensuring that all daily responsibilities are completed per our procedures and company priorities. They are also responsible for carrying out and supporting the complaint and customer feedback, nonconforming product, and vendor evaluation processes, and assists with CAPAs, internal audits, and other Quality responsibilities. This role will work closely with other departments including Procurement, Engineering, and Production to ensure product and process requirements are being met and optimized. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well with others will be critical to success within this role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team leadership
- Supervise QA Inspectors/Technicians and review their records.
- Manage schedules and cross-training so every responsibility has coverage.
- Delegate tasks based on skill and availability; review performance and address personnel issues.
- Make sure receiving, incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspections and tests are completed on schedule, including control unit testing and Easy Air assembly and final testing, with urgent incoming inspections done immediately.
- Review device history records for completeness and serve as release authority for all devices and oversee release by trained inspectors.
- Develop inspection procedures and define attributes and accept/reject parameters
- Conduct regular production audits and confirm work instructions are accurate and followed.
- Coordinate complaint and customer feedback investigations according to priorities set by the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager, and make sure they are documented and communicated.
- Review and approve complaint and feedback receipt documentation.
- Oversee receipt, investigation, service, and disposition of returned product.
- Identify potentially reportable events and escalate them to the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager.
- Make sure root cause analysis is performed and documented; support Risk Analysis updates for new or realized failure modes.
- Assist customers with technical support and warranty inquiries.
- Manage the nonconforming product process, including disposition and timely NCR closure.
- Coordinate and document vendor returns and product rework.
- Lead root cause investigations and assigned CAPAs.
- Evaluate trends from complaints, nonconformances, and customer feedback and report them to the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager.
- Oversee vendor approval, evaluation, and monitoring; review new vendor qualifications; maintain the approved vendor list and documentation.
- Conduct vendor evaluations, audits, and supplier corrective actions as needed.
- Own the calibration program: procedures, schedules, outside calibration vendors, and out-of-tolerance evaluations.
- Set up instrumentation to measure and record variables, and train employees on its proper use.
- With Engineering, establish Process Control Plans and a Statistical Process Control program, and evaluate process capability.
- Conduct process and software validations as required.
- Audit the preventive maintenance program and perform internal audits as assigned.
- Support Engineering with drawing reviews, product testing, temporary deviations, and change order implementation.
- Facilitate continuous improvement projects.
- Travel to customers and suppliers as needed to resolve quality problems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises QA Inspectors/Technicians.
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of MDSAP, ISO 13485, and FDA quality system requirements.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to both write and speak clearly and effectively.
- Comfortable with and capable of communicating successfully with internal and external customers.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
- High level of initiative to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
- Able to perform root cause analysis and corrective action; able to use FMEA.
- Able to use basic statistical analysis, including SPC and process capability.
- Understands gauge validation and calibration; experienced in operating inspection equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
- Ability and desire to work closely with others as an effective team player.
- Follows instructions and responds positively to management direction.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality across multiple departments and functions.
- Observes quality, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Takes responsibility for own actions and edits work for accuracy.
- Commits to communicating and coordinating scheduling needs to ensure work is covered.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Educational or professional background in quality, science, or engineering:
- Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or
- 2+ years of experience in quality or a related field.
- Quality engineering experience, such as SPC, process capability, or process control plans, preferred.
- 1+ year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:
- ISO 13485 internal auditor training or Lead Auditor certification preferred
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Proficiency in electronic Quality Management System such as Qualio is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The employee may occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch during shift. Employee will be required to regularly sit, use hand to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position works in an environment with moderate noise levels.
TRAVEL:
- Infrequent (less than 5% of the time). Valid passport and willingness to travel to other company sites or supplier locations as needed to acquire product knowledge or conduct onsite audits is preferred.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are to not be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills requires of employees in this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.
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Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Food Lion20
- Edgewater Technical Associates3
- International Vitamin Corporation3
- Arthrex2
- Poly-Med2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Agriculture & Farming
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related technical discipline
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 quality management standards
- Hands-on experience with PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and corrective action processes
- Proficiency with measurement tools, CMM operation, and statistical process control methods
- Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Technician credential from ASQ preferred
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance engineer in South Carolina?
Most quality assurance engineer positions in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field, though relevant work experience in manufacturing or quality systems can substitute at some employers. South Carolina does not require a state-issued license specifically for quality assurance engineers. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential significantly strengthens applications, particularly at the automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturers concentrated in the Upstate and Lowcountry regions.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in South Carolina?
South Carolina quality assurance engineer roles are posted by Food Lion, Edgewater Technical Associates, and International Vitamin Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's automotive and aerospace manufacturing base, anchored by major assembly and production operations in the Greenville-Spartanburg corridor and the Charleston area, creates steady, year-round demand for quality engineering talent.
Which South Carolina cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?
Columbia, Greenville, and Aiken account for the largest share of quality assurance engineer openings in South Carolina. Greenville drives volume through its dense concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing suppliers, while Charleston's aerospace and defense manufacturing hub, including major assembly operations, generates consistent demand, and Columbia draws openings from government contractors, healthcare systems, and industrial manufacturers serving the central part of the state.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're less common, because much of quality assurance engineering involves physical inspection, audits, and on-site process oversight in manufacturing environments. About 13% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in software quality assurance, supplier quality auditing, or quality management system documentation roles that do not require a daily plant presence.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician or quality inspector at one of South Carolina's large manufacturing operations, where on-the-job exposure to PPAP, control plans, and inspection methods builds the foundation for an engineer-level move. BMW Manufacturing and Boeing South Carolina have historically brought on associate and entry-level quality roles tied to production ramps. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician exam and pursuing a two- or four-year engineering technology program at Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, or Greenville Technical College significantly improves competitiveness for those without prior industry experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and life sciences sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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