Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer On-Site | Camden, South Carolina

Orion Group are delighted to once again be retained by a leading global manufacturer within the filtration and automotive components sector to support the appointment of a Quality Engineer for their on-site manufacturing operation in Camden, SC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement, process capability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both automotive and non-automotive production operations, ensuring compliance with industry quality standards while helping to improve operational performance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain quality assurance and quality control processes across manufacturing operations
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure process capability meets product requirements
• Support new product launches and engineering changes from a quality perspective
• Develop and maintain control plans and quality documentation
• Conduct warranty return analysis and implement corrective actions
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools including 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5-Why
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention and waste reduction
• Monitor and report key quality metrics and performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality standards
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Poka-Yoke methodologies to improve manufacturing performance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality role
• Strong working knowledge of automotive core tools including:
  • APQP
  • FMEA
  • SPC
  • MSA
  • PPAP
  • Control Plans
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis
• Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Familiarity with process capability studies and Gage R&R
• Experience working within IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality/manufacturing systems such as Minitab or SAP

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing background
• Lead Auditor certification or willingness to obtain IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification

Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally recognised manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The role provides significant exposure to cross-functional projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-term career development within a growing manufacturing operation.

To learn more or apply confidentially, please contact Orion Group today.


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