A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
Quality Assurance Engineer
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States, 37643
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Description
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves, and meter bars. Founded in 1856, the company is committed to customer satisfaction through investments in education, automation, and innovation. A career here offers a family-friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every day.
Job Details
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
to join our manufacturing team. Your role will involve ensuring product quality by developing inspection processes, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality assurance standards, procedures, and documentation to support production processes.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer quality issues.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality problems and implement improvements.
Maintain quality records, reports, and metrics for performance tracking and audits.
Support calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment.
Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for process and product improvements.
Communicate quality standards and expectations to production staff and provide training as needed.
Participate in new product launches to ensure quality requirements are met from the outset.
Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and improve incoming material standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), ISO 9001, and related standards.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.
Proficiency with inspection tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and gauges.
Familiarity with blueprint reading and GD&T.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ERP and QMS software.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar credentials are a plus.
Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
Benefits
Our benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company-sponsored basic life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, a competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company events such as giveaways and family picnics.
A pre-employment background check and 6-panel (no THC) drug screen are required. A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Quality Assurance Engineer
role at
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
Description
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves, and meter bars. Founded in 1856, the company is committed to customer satisfaction through investments in education, automation, and innovation. A career here offers a family-friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every day.
Job Details
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
to join our manufacturing team. Your role will involve ensuring product quality by developing inspection processes, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality assurance standards, procedures, and documentation to support production processes.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer quality issues.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality problems and implement improvements.
Maintain quality records, reports, and metrics for performance tracking and audits.
Support calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment.
Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for process and product improvements.
Communicate quality standards and expectations to production staff and provide training as needed.
Participate in new product launches to ensure quality requirements are met from the outset.
Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and improve incoming material standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), ISO 9001, and related standards.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.
Proficiency with inspection tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and gauges.
Familiarity with blueprint reading and GD&T.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ERP and QMS software.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar credentials are a plus.
Six Sigma or Lean certifications.
Benefits
Our benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company-sponsored basic life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, a competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company events such as giveaways and family picnics.
A pre-employment background check and 6-panel (no THC) drug screen are required. A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
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