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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Job Requisition: 555004
Address: USA-SC-Newberry-1821 Wilson Road
Store Code: Store 00073 Grocery (7205850)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide our customers with a clean, safe, inviting place to shop by maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual. Minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Courteous and helpful to other associates
- Sweep and clean floors on nights with no scheduled vendor services
- Weekly cleaning of Produce, Market and Deli Departments
- Clean and organize the store mop room
- Find more efficient ways to do the job and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity
- Follow QA daily check list and sanitation standards set by Food Lion
- Follow current Standard Practices regarding cleanup of Hazardous Waste product
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations"
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
- Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion"
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
- Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents"
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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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 Lion33

- International Vitamin Corporation4

- Arthrex3

- Edgewater Technical Associates3

- ABB1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Agriculture & Farming
- Banking & Financial Services
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, International Vitamin Corporation, and Arthrex and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Greenville, Columbia, 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 16% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 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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