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Quality Assurance Engineer I
48235
9/30/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

Successful execution of quality engineering tasks requiring the application and interpretation of standard and advanced principles, techniques and procedures in a professional, productive and creative manner. Should demonstrate the ability to successfully complete tasks on schedule and within budget. Should demonstrate working knowledge of quality engineering techniques, processes and products. Performs work that requires knowledge and experience in a field of quality engineering which may include a variety of complex technical problems, innovation, and coordination requirements to complete assignments.

Compensation: $70,000-$90,000

Annual Broad Based Bonus: 10%

What you will be doing

  • Provide first piece inspections reports and/or initial sample submissions for all new products and per any specific customer requirements.
  • Assists in enforcing the Corporate Quality Assurance policies and procedures. 
  • Assist in processing complaints including problem solving, corrective actions and preventative actions to ensure customer has quick response with immediate corrective action.
  • Interface with manufacturing and engineering to effectively resolve internal and/or external quality problems in corrective, preventative, or continuous improvement manner.
  • Create, issue and implement control plans on an on-going bases, as required, for new products.
  • Successfully complete and submit P PAP’s to our customers. Work with our supplier base to improve and approve their P PAP’s to Southco, Inc.
  • Participate in the new APQP process for new product introductions.
  • Interface with design engineering, product management, and manufacturing engineers to launch new products.

About you

  • BS Engineering or equivalent degree
  • Knowledge of Southco product line preferred
  • 0-2 years of relevant technical experience (Co-op experience is acceptable)
  • Computer competency/expertise, ability to learn Southco Business and Quality Systems
  • Six Sigma experience desired
  • ASQ CQE certification desired
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Safety and quality conscious
  • Ability to maintain good visual capabilities including 20/40 vision, corrected, depth perception, and color discrimination (continuous)

How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay  
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans 
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life 
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.