Quality Engineer Nonwoven -1445

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# Quality Engineer Nonwoven -1445 > SP Associates · Greenville, United States · — · Posted 2026-08-10 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description A leading nonwoven textiles manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in nonwoven / extrusion-based nonwoven production or textile manufacturing quality. This role supports quality engineering activities to ensure consistent fiber and fabric performance across spunbond and/or meltblown processes. The Quality Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to monitor process performance, investigate quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with hygiene-grade nonwoven extrusion is highly desirable. ### Key Responsibilities - Support quality activities across extrusion, fiber spinning, web formation, and bonding processes. - Monitor and analyze textile performance characteristics including basis weight (GSM), fiber diameter, filament distribution, tensile strength, elongation, and fabric uniformity. - Perform quality inspections and support the identification and resolution of fabric defects such as streaks, holes, thin/thick areas, and contamination. - Assist with structured problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, 8D, root cause analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). - Collect and analyze process data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to identify trends and reduce process variation. - Work with production teams to optimize extrusion process parameters including temperature, throughput, quench air, and draw ratios. - Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection standards, work instructions, and testing procedures. - Perform and review nonwoven fabric testing including tensile, tear, air permeability, thickness, and uniformity testing. - Support product trials, process improvements, and new product introductions. - Assist with internal audits and maintain compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001. - Support customer complaint investigations and corrective/preventive action activities. - Provide technical support and training to quality technicians and production employees. ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. - 2–3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or textile/nonwoven production. - Understanding of extrusion-based nonwoven manufacturing processes, including spunbond and/or meltblown technologies. - Knowledge of textile structure-property relationships and nonwoven fabric performance characteristics. - Understanding of polymer processing, preferably polypropylene. - Experience with quality tools including root cause analysis, SPC, FMEA, and corrective action processes. - Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, testing requirements, and customer standards. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. - Ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience with hygiene nonwoven applications such as diapers, wipes, medical textiles, or filtration materials. - Familiarity with multilayer nonwoven structures such as SMS and SMMS. - Knowledge of ASTM/ISO textile testing standards for nonwoven materials. - Experience supporting Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives. - Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent training. ## Apply [Apply at SP Associates](https://apply.workable.com/sp-associates/j/9D654BE6C6/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)