Quality Engineer

Location
Mauldin, SC, US
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

CompX National is hiring a Quality Engineer.

Visit the following link to learn more about CompX National:

CompX National – CompX Security Products

Be part of our CompX National team and enjoy our excellent benefits:

- Medical Insurance (FREE employee) - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - LOW deductible and LOW out of pocket max - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - 401k Retirement Plans - Company paid Disability and Life Insurance - Paid vacations and Holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - Referral Reward Program

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary source of contact with customer/supplier representatives. Maintain a positive relationship, deliver excellent communication, and support and attend meetings, reviews, and audits. - Ensure that the quality systems are maintained in accordance with ISO9000:2015 standards. - Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues. - Participate in internal and external quality audits. - Perform root cause analysis of technical quality problems. - Utilize and apply the appropriate APQP tools (e.g. Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC).

Required Qualifications:

- 1-3 years of experience working in the field of Quality, Engineering, or similar - Experience leading teams in troubleshooting issues in manufacturing - Deep understanding of APQP and SPC concepts both theoretical and practical application, CMM equipment and data analysis, problem statements and root cause analysis, and common problem-solving methods and techniques - Able to read and understand blueprints - Machining experience is a plus - Solid understanding of fixture design concepts - Competency in basic metrology equipment and measuring tools such as calipers, comparators, micrometers, etc. - Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Adept in analyzing data such as normal distribution charts, trend charts, control charts, etc. - Expertise in analysis and problem solving - Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills - Efficient in organization and planning

Required Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering with 1 year of Quality Engineering experience; or 5 years of equivalent Quality Engineering experience or similarly related function

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional certification, such as Certified Quality Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, CQE, etc. - Experience operating a CMM

CompX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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