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# Quality System Engineer

- **Company:** Mueller Water Products
- **Location:** Cleveland, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Databases, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/quality-system-engineer-cleveland-tn--e0d3a500-9b16-41a7-a089-d11cd29e14c1

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Traceability, Quality Assurance, Database Administration, Leadership, Systems Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Control Engineering, * Experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, or process control.

 * Experience with MES, QMS, ERP, or manufacturing systems preferred.
 * Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
 * Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * Experience with manufacturing digitalization or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
 * Knowledge of SPC, traceability systems, SQL, reporting tools, or manufacturing analytics.
 * ISO/IATF quality systems experience.
 * Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 * Minimal overnight travel
 * Up to 20% local travel throughout the Chattanooga area., This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

## Description

The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for driving and supporting Manufacturing quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines traditional quality assurance responsibilities with leadership and support of Quality Management System (QMS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) initiatives to improve traceability, compliance, reporting, and operational performance. This role would work closely with the Database Administrator (part of the QA team) to build and maintain applications within the QMS and MES. The position partners closely with Operations, OT, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive Quality throughout the plant., * Work closely with the Database Administrator (part of the QA and OT team) to build and maintain applications within the QMS and MES.

 * Work closely with the QA Supervisor and technicians to support Quality Assurance initiatives on the production floor.
 * Support process control, containment activities, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Maintain and improve quality procedures, standardized work, and QMS documentation.
 * Serve as the Quality SME for MES workflows, quality data collection, traceability, and system integration activities.
 * Support digitalization initiatives involving QMS, MES, electronic quality records, reporting, and manufacturing analytics.
 * Coordinate and support quality-related manufacturing systems projects and process improvement efforts.
 * Partner with Operations, OT, Engineering, and CI teams to improve manufacturing visibility, process stability, and quality performance.
 * Assist with implementation, testing, training, and sustainment of quality-related system enhancements.
 * Support internal and external audit activities and maintain compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
 * Monitor and communicate quality metrics and process performance indicators.