# Quality Engineer

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Eufaula, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-23

**Salary:** USD 90,000–100,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Skilled Trade & Engineering Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a **Quality Engineer** for a leading industrial manufacturer in Eufaula, AL.

This is a high-visibility, mid-to-senior level role responsible for the end-to-end integrity of production quality, supplier performance, and environmental compliance. You will serve as a technical linchpin on new product development teams, ensuring that every launch meets rigorous conformance standards. From leading the Material Review Board to conducting on-site supplier audits, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement and scientific testing to ensure our products remain world-class.  
  
Job Responsibilities

-   **NPI Conformance:** Act as a core technical resource on new product development teams, creating and documenting scientific test plans for all product launches.
-   **Supplier Quality Management:** Serve as the primary interface for vendors; plan and conduct supplier audits and manage corrective actions for defective materials.
-   **MRB Leadership:** Lead the **Material Review Board (MRB)**, overseeing material disposition and driving internal Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
-   **Technical Inspection Support:** Provide oversight for receiving inspections and draft high-precision inspection procedures for the Quality Control team.
-   **FMEA & Investigations:** Lead **Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)** activities and conduct deep-dive investigations into field returns and production defects.
-   **Process Planning:** Implement quality principles across process planning, material control, and measurement systems to ensure consistent product standards.
-   **Environmental Stewardship:** Support initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental performance and developing "greener" manufacturing processes.
-   **Performance Reporting:** Contribute to monthly executive quality reports, identifying trends and proposing data-driven quality improvement methodologies.

## Requirements

### Education & Software

-   **Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or Business is REQUIRED.**
-   Proficiency in **MS Office Suite** (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.

### Experience

-   **Minimum of two (2) to ten (10) years of Quality Engineering experience** in a manufacturing environment.
-   Proven experience leading **FMEA** and **Root Cause Analysis** investigations.
-   Demonstrated history of managing supplier quality and conducting formal audits.
-   Solid understanding of domestic and international quality system standards.

### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

-   **Quality Tools:** Fundamental mastery of quality philosophies, team dynamics, and preventive/corrective actions.
-   **Leadership:** Ability to influence decision-making across departments and lead cross-shift teams effectively.
-   **Acumen:** Strong business and financial acumen with a focus on operational efficiency and ROI of quality initiatives.
-   **Communication:** Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

## Benefits

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
-   Life insurance coverage
-   401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
-   Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
-   Opportunities for career growth and advancement

## Apply

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