QUALITY ENGINEER, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, USA – #5828

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for our client, a global manufacturer specializing in advanced HVAC and heat transfer component manufacturing located in the Hopkinsville, KY area — approximately 30 minutes north of Clarksville, TN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineering professional looking to join a high-volume manufacturing environment supporting aluminum extrusion and pipe bonding processes within a fast-paced industrial operation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into Quality Leadership, the Quality Engineer will serve as a technical quality resource supporting manufacturing operations, customer quality initiatives, process improvement activities, and compliance to IATF/ISO quality standards within a high-volume production environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to support APQP activities, investigate customer concerns, drive corrective actions, and improve overall manufacturing quality performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Manufacturing Support
• Support manufacturing operations in achieving quality and policy deployment objectives
• Assist with development and maintenance of APQP documentation including:
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• Inspection Plans
• Ensure compliance with IATF/ISO quality standards and customer-specific requirements
• Support daily manufacturing quality activities within high-volume production operations

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Utilize Quality Engineering and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality and manufacturing performance
• Investigate customer concerns and implement containment activities as required
• Coach and support 8D teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Manage quality improvement action plans and support long-term process improvements
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Customer & Cross-Functional Support
• Support customer quality relationships and quality-related communication activities
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Assist with customer audits, quality reporting, and compliance activities
• Travel as required to support customer or operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 1+ years of experience within high-volume component manufacturing
• Knowledge of IATF and/or ISO quality systems
• Strong understanding of:
• APQP
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• 8D Problem Solving
• Inspection Plans
• Strong communication and troubleshooting capability
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required

Preferred
• Automotive or HVAC manufacturing experience
• Aluminum extrusion or metal component manufacturing exposure
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement exposure
• Experience supporting customer quality initiatives within manufacturing environments

WHAT’S OFFERED
• Immediate opening with strong long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to join a global leader within HVAC component manufacturing
• Fast interview and hiring process
• Full relocation assistance available
• High-volume manufacturing environment with strong operational exposure

Apply Today

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.