Quality Engineer I / Associate Quality Engineer in Westminster, South Carolina at Human Technologies, Inc

Position Title: Quality Engineer I / Associate Quality Engineer

Location: Westminster, SC

Professional Direct Hire

Description: Quality Engineer I – Manufacturing

Location: Westminster, SC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: 40 Hours per Week

HTI is seeking a Quality Engineer I for a manufacturing facility in Westminster, SC! This is a great opportunity for an early-career Quality Engineer looking to gain hands-on experience, strengthen their technical skills, and make a direct impact on manufacturing quality and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Direct-hire opportunity with an established manufacturing company

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

• Exposure to quality systems, process improvement, and cross-functional engineering projects

• Opportunity to develop technical skills and grow within the quality engineering field

• Collaborative environment working alongside Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field preferred

• Ideally 2+ years of engineering or quality experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Gauge R&R, and MSA

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with Minitab, Power BI, and ERP systems strongly preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment

What Your Role Will Look Like

• Investigate customer complaints, product defects, and manufacturing quality issues to identify root causes and prevent recurrence

• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities

• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans to support manufacturing quality

• Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Conduct Gauge R&R studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure measurement accuracy

• Evaluate and improve inspection methods, quality procedures, and manufacturing processes

• Support corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality concerns

• Participate in internal and external quality audits

• Help maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer quality requirements

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency

• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Ready to take the next step in your Quality Engineering career? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity with HTI!