EFP, LLC. ยท 7 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Bishopville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEFP, LLC. is a company founded in 1954, strategically located to serve the central United States with EPS molding plants. The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and compliance of molded packaging products by overseeing quality systems and production processes while collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement.
AutomotiveConsumer GoodsManufacturingPackaging ServicesRecreational Vehicles
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection standards, and testing protocols specific to foam molding processes
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for inter nonconformances and customer issues using 8D, 5 why, fishbone or similar tools
Support APQP activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP submissions, and customer-specific documentation
Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to monitor and improve molding processes and ensuring consistency, dimensional accuracy, and material performance
Conduct material and product testing (density, compression, dimensional checks, drop testing) to ensure compliance with specifications
Monitor production using SPC data, capability studies, and quality metrics to identify trends and implement improvements
Monitor and respond to customer concerns, including attending meetings, conducting on-site reviews, and preparing quality reports
Conduct internal audits in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
Maintain documentation related to quality incidents, inspections, testing and continuous improvement activities
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw material quality, including bead specifications, steam/pressure parameters, and molding requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive process efficiency, defect reduction and overall product quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or related field) or relative experience
2+ years of quality engineering experience in an automotive quality manufacturing environment or related experience in automotive packaging
Experience with EPS/EPP molding or similar foam / injection molding processes
Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications; understanding of dimensional tolerances and foam product behavior/ CAD experience
Proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
ASQ Certification as a CQE(certified quality engineer), CQA(certified quality auditor), ASQ Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Experience working with Tier-1/Tier-2 or OEM automotive customers
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements
Familiarity with mold tooling, steam systems, and molding cycle controls for EPS/EPP
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification
Experience using statistical software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD
LTD
FSA
HSA
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Company
EFP, LLC.
EFP - PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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