MS Companies · 1 week ago
Quality Engineer (Consultative Manufacturing Support)
Nashville, TN
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $100/hr
10+ years expMS Companies is seeking senior-level, consultative Quality Engineers to support manufacturing operations across the Nashville, TN area. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted quality advisor to plant leadership, balancing immediate containment with sustainable corrective actions and system-level improvement.
Responsibilities
Deploy on-site to assess, contain, and resolve urgent manufacturing quality issues
Define stabilization plans that protect the customer and restore production flow
Lead cross-functional problem-solving sessions with clear ownership, timelines, and verification
Develop and close 8D documentation for internal, supplier, and customer-facing concerns
Oversee inspection, rework, or controlled shipping activities when needed and drive exit criteria
Provide concise status reporting to stakeholders and support customer visits and audits as required
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive manufacturing
Expert-level structured problem solving (8D), root cause analysis, and corrective action execution
Strong command of quality systems and core tools (PPAP, FMEA, control plans, APQP fundamentals)
Proven experience leading supplier and internal quality escalations, including containment and NCR investigations
Executive presence with the ability to communicate risk, decisions, and action plans to leadership and customers
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline
Experience supporting customer audits, launch support, and run-at-rate readiness activities
Success in turnaround environments, escalation response, or interim leadership support
Ability to coach and mentor Quality Technicians, inspectors, or team leads to strengthen execution
Flexibility to support multiple local sites within the Nashville area as business needs evolve
Company
MS Companies
People. Technology. Data.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pete Butler
Founder, CEO & President
Craig Carpenter
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, & Chief People Officer
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