Engineer, Global Quality Assurance – Operations

Job Description

Engineer, Global Quality Assurance – Operations

Leland, NC

Full-Time

Global Quality Assurance – Operations

No immigration sponsorship available

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.

• We stand behind our people.

• We foster an environment for constant learning.

• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for an Engineer, Global Quality Assurance – Operations to join our Global Quality Assurance – Operations team at our Corporate Headquarters in Easton, PA or at a designated Victaulic manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll serve as a key technical resource for quality systems, manufacturing quality standards, and continuous improvement across Victaulic’s global manufacturing operations, supporting everything from Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and process validation to structured problem solving.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Metrology, Materials, Operations Excellence, and Plant Quality teams to drive consistent implementation of global quality standards, improve manufacturing performance, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and support successful product launches worldwide. This is an opportunity to build your technical leadership, gain global visibility across our plants, and make a measurable difference in quality culture and problem-solving capability throughout our manufacturing operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Implement and maintain global quality procedures and standards, support standardization of quality processes across operations, and assist facilities with corrective actions resulting from audits and assessments.

• Support product development and launch activities by developing and executing ISIR Plans, reviewing and approving ISIR documentation, and helping develop Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, and inspection strategies, ensuring a smooth transfer from development into production.

• Participate in Manufacturing & Quality Readiness Reviews and determine readiness for production release by reviewing validation data and ensuring risk mitigation activities are properly implemented.

• Analyze manufacturing quality data and lead or support initiatives that reduce scrap, rework, customer complaints, and COPQ.

• Develop and implement process controls and statistical methods, support global implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems, and monitor process capability to help facilities achieve stable, capable processes.

• Lead cross-functional investigations using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree, and statistical analysis tools; verify root causes and the effectiveness of corrective actions; and drive permanent solutions that eliminate recurrence.

• Support Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R, Attribute Agreement Analysis, and Measurement Capability Assessments) and collaborate with Metrology teams to validate new measurement systems and automated inspection technologies.

• Support qualification of new products, tooling, manufacturing equipment, process changes, and facility transfers.

• Share best practices, facilitate lessons learned, and provide technical guidance and quality expertise across global facilities during project execution.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 2+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality, quality engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing operations, including experience supporting production environments.

• Working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA / DFMEA, Control Plans, ISIR / PPAP, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

• Experience conducting root cause investigations and corrective actions, and using statistical data analysis.

• Experience with quality planning tools and product launch activities.

• Core competencies: analytical problem solving, technical leadership, process improvement, data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, project management, communication, change management, customer focus, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to travel globally 25–40% of the time.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or Business Administration.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or Lean Manufacturing certification.

• Experience in foundry operations, machining, assembly manufacturing, elastomer manufacturing, or industrial products manufacturing.

• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.

• Proficiency with Minitab, automated inspection technologies, and vision inspection systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within

• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plans with company match

• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources

• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

et’s Build a Better World Together.

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