
Quality Assurance Process Engineer
Ctmc • Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Salary: $500 Annual Company-pa
Role & seniority: Mid-level Quality/Process Engineer (minimum ~3 years manufacturing experience); on-site role in CMC facilities.
Stack/tools: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project; project management software (preferred); AutoCAD (a plus); tensile/bending test apparatus.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Implement and maintain the quality system, including hold/release decisions and retesting; ensure compliance with standards and customer specs.
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Lead and support technical projects (new product development, continuous improvement); perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
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Use data analytics to monitor trends, report KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities across departments.
Must-have skills
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Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
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≥3 years in manufacturing or QA roles; strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
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Proficiency with MS Office; strong customer service and leadership capabilities; attention to detail; ability to work with data and drive continuous improvement.
Nice-to-haves
- AutoCAD experience; Microsoft Project or other PM software experience; experience operating/testing equipment (tensile/bend tests); prior mentorship or coaching of teammates.
Location & work type: On-site, facility-based role; full-time opportunities at CMC manufac
Full Description
it's what's inside that counts_______________________________
There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering
Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
- 5% Company Match 401(k) plan
- $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
- Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You'll Do Adheres to CMC safety policies and procedures and promoting the safety culture throughout team Responsible for day-to-day implementation of quality system, including hold/release decision, retesting, etc Address problem-solving through comprehensive root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to standardize best practices and eliminate waste Lead and support technical projects focused on new product development and continuous improvement Stay up to date and ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, certifications, statutory and regulatory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety related improvement projects Facilitate communication of customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities across departments Use data analytics to monitor trends, identify improvement opportunities, and report on KPIs Coach and mentor QA and production team members Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence Performs other duties as assigned What You'll Need Proficient in MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred; AutoCAD skills are a plus Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in manufacturing industry a plus Ensure adherence to CMC Principles, Culture, and Code of Conduct, company policies and procedures while acting with integrity at all times. Strong customer service skills and leadership skills including the ability to interact with personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and understand business imperatives Strong attention to detail, research, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to adapt to change and share best practices. Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data Demonstrates a drive for excellence and strives for continuous improvement Maintain and operate tensile test machine and bending test apparatus to check conformity of rolled product to specification physical requirements Your Education Bachelor's Degree in Meteallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!
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