Lead Quality & Operations Engineer

Job Title: Operations & Quality Lead Engineer Location: Dublin, GA Hire Type: Contract Pay Range: $90000 - $110000 Work Model: Onsite Recruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca Nature & Scope: Positional Overview The Operations & Quality Lead Engineer will serve as the on-site technical leader supporting the launch of new OEM production operations in Dublin, GA, with local production scheduled to begin in early May.

This role is responsible for ensuring operational readiness, quality alignment, and process stability during startup.

Acting as the primary technical liaison at the assigned manufacturing site, this individual will bridge Operations, Quality, and Engineering functions to support consistent execution, rapid issue resolution, and early-stage production success.

The selected hire will begin employment on April 1, participating in structured onboarding and site training at an established production facility in Washington or South Carolina prior to supporting the Dublin launch.

Standard working hours are expected to follow a Monday–Friday day shift schedule (approximately 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm), with flexibility for overtime during ramp-up periods.

This is a critical leadership role supporting production startup and long-term operational stability.

Role & Responsibility: Tasks That Will Lead To Your SuccessServe as the primary Operations and Quality technical representative during production launchDrive compliance with manufacturing, process, and quality standardsSupport pre-production readiness and startup activitiesLead root cause investigations and corrective action implementationCoordinate site-level quality processes including audits and nonconformance managementPartner with cross-functional teams to resolve product, process, and supplier issuesMonitor and report operational and quality performance metricsEnsure adherence to product specifications and inspection standardsSupport implementation of process controls, FMEAs, and standardized workAssist with product launch validation and stabilizationAct as liaison between site operations and corporate technical teamsSupport outgoing quality processes and product auditsIdentify opportunities for yield, efficiency, and process improvementsTravel as required to support training and launch readinessReports/Span of Control: 2 Quality Inspectors Skills & Experience Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive Required ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or quality engineeringExperience leading root cause analysis and corrective actionsWorking knowledge of SPC, FMEA, control plans, and CAPAStrong cross-functional coordination skillsAbility to work onsite in Dublin, GAWillingness to travel for initial training in WA or SCAbility to support launch timelines including potential overtime Preferred ExperienceExperience supporting manufacturing startup or ramp environmentsExperience in highly automated manufacturing settingsSolar, electronics, or OEM manufacturing experienceLean, Green Belt, or Quality certifications