Quality Engineer

Guardian Industries is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Plant Quality Engineer to join our team at the Richburg, SC facility. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving quality assurance and operational excellence within our state-of-the-art flat glass manufacturing plant. As a key contributor to our quality initiatives, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with industry standards to meet and exceed customer expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead continuous improvement efforts and make a tangible impact on our products, processes, and overall performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and have a passion for quality, we want to hear from you! What You Will Do

• Lead and support Quality Management Systems (QMS) within the plant to profitably meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive the achievement of quality assurance objectives in a continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence environment by implementing industry best practices.
• Model the Principled Based Management® (PBM) guiding principles to maintain and enhance the plant's culture. Strive for operational excellence in product quality, process reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize quality tools and processes, such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, Equipment PFMEA, and Validation techniques.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities and implement effective corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Cause Mapping.
• Develop and maintain measurement systems to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members on quality practices and tools to enhance organizational capabilities. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE) or 3-5 years of experience in a quality-related role within manufacturing.
• Proficiency in core quality tools, including problem-solving frameworks like 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, Cause Mapping).
• Experience in creating and interpreting detailed data reports to inform decision-making.
• Advanced statistical knowledge (Green Belt certification preferred) and proficiency in statistical tools such as SPC, DOE, and other advanced methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear and concise quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 requirements, with proven experience in implementation and audits. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.