What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textile Quality Engineer position at American & Efird LLC?
Quality Engineer
Location: Mount Holly, NC
Company: American & Efird (A&E)
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and improve product and process quality performance.
- Investigate customer complaints, internal quality concerns, and non-conformance issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
- Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and management teams to improve manufacturing processes.
- Conduct internal audits and assist with external customer or certification audits.
- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Assist in developing process controls and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in new product or process development activities to ensure quality standards are met.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience using Root Cause Analysis tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or FMEA.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join American & Efird?
- Stable, full-time schedule (Monday–Friday)
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in the textile industry
- Collaborative team environment
- Career growth potential
Additional Information
- Must successfully complete drug screening and background check
- E-Verify Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
American & Efird (A&E) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.