Quality Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Quality Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong and consistent demand, with the state's manufacturing base, aerospace and defense sector, and automotive industry driving openings at every level from entry-level inspection roles through senior quality systems leadership. Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Kia Georgia maintain significant quality engineering operations. Process quality, supplier quality, and AS9100 and IATF 16949 compliance expertise are among the most sought-after specialties across Georgia's industrial corridors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Quality Engineer III
Suwanee, GA, US, 30024
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, operational performance, and quality KPIs.Own quality-related projects from identification through implementation, validation, and closure.Investigate customer complaints, supplier quality issues, production nonconformances, and field failures using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing 8D, RCCM, CAPA, A3, Fishbone, and 5-Why methodologies.Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance metrics while driving improvements in FPY, PPM, COPQ, customer complaints, scrap, and rework.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including APQP, PPAP, risk assessments, validation, and production readiness reviews.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to identify and implement process improvements.
- Lead and support internal, customer, supplier, certification, and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and verification of corrective action effectiveness.Utilize ERP and PLM systems, including SAP, Syteline, PIT, and Windchill, to support quality processes.Identify, communicate, and escalate quality risks while recommending effective solutions.
- Provide technical guidance on quality tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Participate in EOS, MDI, A3, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs).
- Champion a culture of quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and customer focus throughout the organization.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TL9000.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly and test processes; IPC knowledge preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and managing changing priorities.
- Strong auditing skills and experience working with customers, suppliers, and auditors.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed here represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Technical, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing.
- Training or certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Auditing, or related disciplines preferred.
- ASQ CQE, CQA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 15% travel to customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and other EnerSys locations as required.
General Job Requirements
- Generic
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
Job Title: Quality Engineer III
Suwanee, GA, US, 30024
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, operational performance, and quality KPIs.Own quality-related projects from identification through implementation, validation, and closure.Investigate customer complaints, supplier quality issues, production nonconformances, and field failures using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing 8D, RCCM, CAPA, A3, Fishbone, and 5-Why methodologies.Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance metrics while driving improvements in FPY, PPM, COPQ, customer complaints, scrap, and rework.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including APQP, PPAP, risk assessments, validation, and production readiness reviews.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to identify and implement process improvements.
- Lead and support internal, customer, supplier, certification, and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and verification of corrective action effectiveness.Utilize ERP and PLM systems, including SAP, Syteline, PIT, and Windchill, to support quality processes.Identify, communicate, and escalate quality risks while recommending effective solutions.
- Provide technical guidance on quality tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Participate in EOS, MDI, A3, and Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs).
- Champion a culture of quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and customer focus throughout the organization.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TL9000.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly and test processes; IPC knowledge preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and managing changing priorities.
- Strong auditing skills and experience working with customers, suppliers, and auditors.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed here represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Technical, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing.
- Training or certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Auditing, or related disciplines preferred.
- ASQ CQE, CQA, or equivalent certification is a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 15% travel to customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and other EnerSys locations as required.
General Job Requirements
- Generic
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
- Proficiency in statistical process control methods including measurement system analysis and control charts
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis using FMEA, 8D, or corrective action processes
- Familiarity with Georgia manufacturing environments including automotive, aerospace, or defense production
- Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred by many Georgia employers
Quality Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Georgia?
Most quality engineers in Georgia enter the field with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from a Georgia institution such as Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, or Kennesaw State. Georgia does not require a state-issued license specific to quality engineering, but professional certification through the American Society for Quality as a Certified Quality Engineer is widely recognized by Georgia employers and strengthens candidacy considerably, particularly in the state's aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturing sectors.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring quality engineers in Georgia right now include Qcells, Anduril, and Avanos Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of automotive plants, aerospace facilities, and defense contractors means openings appear regularly across both large primes and their regional supplier networks throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Alpharetta have the most quality engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives volume through its broad manufacturing and technology base, while Savannah's growing logistics, aerospace, and port-adjacent industrial activity fuels demand there, and Columbus reflects the presence of large defense and manufacturing operations including Kia Georgia and Fort Moore contracting activity in the surrounding region.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on, production-floor discipline, so most roles in Georgia require on-site presence in factories, labs, or supplier facilities. About 30% of quality engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in supplier quality auditing, quality systems documentation, and customer-facing quality assurance roles that can be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspector role in one of Georgia's automotive or aerospace plants, where employers like Kia Georgia and Gulfstream regularly hire candidates with a relevant associate or bachelor's degree and no prior quality title. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying demonstrates working knowledge of quality tools and gives a new candidate a concrete edge. Internships through Georgia Tech's co-op program or Kennesaw State's engineering partnerships also provide direct entry into quality teams at Georgia manufacturers.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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