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Quality Engineer

Advantage Technical
Clinton, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

Quality Engineer III

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000
Job Type: Direct Hire

Advance Your Quality Engineering Career

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer III to support automotive manufacturing operations and lead quality improvement, problem-solving, and launch activities. This role will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customers, and Suppliers to drive product and process quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, root cause, and corrective action activities.
  • Lead/support APQP, PPAP/ISIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
  • Drive defect, scrap, rework, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage customer and supplier quality issues, containment, and corrective actions.
  • Support NPI, product launches, engineering changes, and production improvements.
  • Monitor quality metrics and support internal/customer audits.
  • Provide hands-on quality support to manufacturing and production teams.
Qualifications
  • 5 years of Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality experience.
  • Strong automotive manufacturing experience; OEM, Tier 1/Tier 2, or automotive components preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred.
Preferred
  • Automotive lighting or electrical/electronic component experience.
  • IATF 16949 / AIAG Core Tools.
  • Customer/Supplier Quality experience.
  • NPI/launch experience.
  • Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Relocation candidates are welcome.

Benefits*

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

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If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering world-class manufacturing results, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Quality Engineering career.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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