Quality Engineer
Flex • Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer (mid-to-senior) in Columbia, SC; typically requires 5+ years quality experience; bachelor’s degree in related field; leading experience preferred
Stack/tools: quality systems and processes; inspection/testing standards; data recording/reporting; corrective actions (CAPA); quality audits; training material development; liaison with regulatory bodies
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and implement standards/methods for inspection, testing, evaluation; devise sampling procedures and recording/reporting forms
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Direct workers in measuring/testing, consolidate/report quality results, and initiate corrective actions
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Manage quality data integrity, participate in audits, approve product/process/equipment qualifications, and support customer/regulatory interfaces as needed
Must-have skills
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5+ years in quality in manufacturing
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Experience with quality programs, audits, CAPA, data analysis, and product/process qualification
Nice-to-haves
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Leading experience
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Experience with regulatory liaison and training material development
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Location & work type: Columbia, SC; full-time, on-site (onsite work environment implied)
Full Description
Job Posting Start Date 12-18-2025 Job Posting End Date 02-16-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineer located in Columbia, SC. The Quality Engineer will be maintaining quality engineering programs, standards and improvements within the organization. What a typical day looks like: Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data. Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost. Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities. Holds up Product Engineers and Quality Program Managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues. Assures data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidates and reports quality results. Initiates corrective action requests as needed and tracks to satisfactory completion. Assists with development and implementation of quality audits. In charge of developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment. Explores reports and returned products and recommends corrective action. Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and research of equipment and facilities. Approves product, process and equipment qualifications. Provides liaison to various regulatory bodies. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of quality experience Previous manufacturing experience Leading experience (prefer) What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Quality Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.