Quality Engineer

Southworth International Group, Inc., located in Manila, AR, has an immediate opening for aQuality Engineer

Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

We realize that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. To ensure continued success we take extra care to make sure that careers at Southworth are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding for all. We offer a generous time off policy, 401k match, affordable health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, development plans for career growth, and a fun engaged workforce!

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving product and process quality through data analysis, process development, quality standard implementation, and corrective action activities. This role works cross-functionally with production, inspection, suppliers, and quality teams to identify improvement opportunities, strengthen workflows and work instructions, support inspection and measurement practices, and ensure processes meet established standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, lead cross-functional efforts, and travel as needed.

This position is located at our Manila, AR facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and summarize data to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Develop processes and technical work instructions for production requirements
• Develop robust workflows and processes resulting in quality product
• Develop and implement quality standards
• Monitor and analyze quality performance
• Facilitate corrective action activities to improve quality metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes, quality processes, and inspection activities
• Provide instruction for auditors and inspectors on areas of concern or improvement
• Facilitate measurement techniques for incoming and in-process inspections as needed
• Validate that processes adhere to current standards and work instructions
• Provide analysis and feedback to suppliers for supplied product to develop corrective action
• Communicate defect and improvement information with suppliers

Qualifications – Skills and Experience

• Degree in quality, industrial, or engineering desired
• Two (2) or more years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role desired
• Strong problem-solving skills required, with the ability to lead a cross-functional team
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficient knowledge of basic office and analytical software
• Must be able to perform and manage multiple tasks at once, work without direct supervision, and be willing to work flexible hours
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, and grasp with fingers
• Up to 25% travel required

Qualifications – Key Competencies

• Developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to interpret part and assembly drawings

Required Capabilities

• Understands core system functions and workflows; able to navigate and use systems effectively with occasional support.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of schedule

SIGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI.