Quality Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in La Vergne, TN (Job ID 10138205)

Description

Quality Engineer

• Location: La Vergne, TN 37086
• Position Type: Onsite
• Salary - 80k - 95k (Excellent Benefit package) 
• Must work without sponsorship 

  Position Summary

The Quality Engineer supports both the Advanced Quality and Quality Systems teams by driving process capability improvements, solving complex technical issues, and implementing advanced quality planning processes.

This role focuses on strengthening all facets of the quality system, resolving local and regional quality challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The Quality Engineer collaborates closely with internal teams and external customers to ensure long-term product integrity and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple quality improvement projects using foundational quality tools and methodologies

• Resolve quality issues by identifying root causes, evaluating solution options, and implementing corrective action plans

• Support plant-level product quality improvement using:

  • Six Sigma

  • Design of Experiments (DOE)

  • Product and Process Understanding (PPU)

  • Quality at the Source principles

• Facilitate structured problem-solving techniques (A3, 8D, RCCA/CAPA, etc.) to ensure effective corrective actions

• Assist with procedure creation, documentation control, and compliance tracking

• Ensure product design intent and integrity are maintained as materials, processes, equipment, methods, and specifications evolve

• Analyze trend data on recurring issues and drive improvements in CAPA effectiveness

• Address quality issues related to process capability, tolerancing, and materials

• Support Smart Factory initiatives by ensuring accurate data inputs and tracking systems

• Collaborate with customers, engineering, and internal quality teams to:

  • Identify critical-to-quality characteristics

  • Review manufacturability

  • Recommend specification or tolerance modifications to enable cost-effective production

• Manage and maintain the Document Control System to ensure regulatory and internal compliance

• Perform additional duties as assigned by business and quality leadership

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Metallurgy

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with:

  • Capability Studies

  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

  • Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R)

  • Calibration systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills (A3, 8D, RCCA/CAPA, etc.)

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and balance strategic and tactical priorities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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