QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
Magnera · Benson, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Magnera (packaging) in Benson, NC. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, FMEA, PPAP, Control plans
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $96k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 62 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 61 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $96k–$143k, from 20 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 45%
- New product launch 37%
- ✓ Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ FMEA 34%
- Lean 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Minitab, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Magnera
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Magnera in Benson
5 other open roles at this site.
- Night Shift Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Process Controls & Automation Technician · Controls · Technician
- INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 1ST SHIFT M-F · Reliability · Technician
- MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 7A - 7P · Reliability · Technician
- INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 7A-7P · Reliability · Technician
Full description from MagneraAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill an opening in our Benson, NC location as Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, data analysis and customer interface, quality practices and continuous improvement activities. Support our culture of engagement, empowerment and continuous improvement.
- ◆Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a “safety first” culture, and build safety into our processes.
- ◆Monitor process capability thru statistical analysis of lab data and make recommendations for changes to product specifications.
- ◆CpK & AQL Review – Drive continuous improvement of sampling, specifications, and control plans through this leading indicator.
- ◆Own the Quality Near Miss program – Drive continuous improvement through this leading indicator.
- ◆Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
- ◆Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, simplify processes and improve quality.
- ◆A3 Process Improvement Support – Be a voice & leader supporting our Process Engineering team.
- ◆Continuous Improvement Validation – Lead our Gemba walks capturing feedback from our associates (VOC) to verify and validate improvements made.
- ◆Waste stream support – Process flow analysis and continuous improvement; focus on Waste Reduction.
- ◆Raw Material Input Review – Conduct review of raw material to production as support for both Process Engineering and Product Development teams.
- ◆Supports process and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new or existing processes.
- ◆Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; tracks implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
- ◆Own the On Hold process – Drive continuous improvement through nonconforming material analysis as a leading indicator.
- ◆Interfaces with customers and vendors to provide technical support for our products and assures quality of incoming materials; Issue CARs & SCARs as required.
- ◆Supports research and development and manufacturing departments to ensure successful transition of products and processes from design to production.
- ◆Coordinates ISO Quality Management Systems
requirements
and audits.
- ✓Other related duties as assigned.
Education
- ✓BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering or Textiles
- ✓Certified Quality Engineer a plus, Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt)
- ✓Manufacturing experience, preferred; preferably extrusion, textiles or paper
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Overview
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
Technical Skills
- •Working knowledge of manufacturing industry (non-woven or textile-related preferred).
- •Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems.
- •Strong Statistical Analysis skills using Excel and Minitab.
- •Demonstrated knowledge of Metrology. Conduct MSA & GR&R studies, including current technology review and new technology to support our customers and business; detailed knowledge of PPAP.
- •Demonstrated knowledge of Internal Auditing Requirements.
- •Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: 8D, A3, Fishbone diagrams, & FMEA.
Leadership
- •Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.
- •Ability to be a change agent and drive results.
- •Strong personal accountability to achieve goals and develops this in others through effective coaching and delegation.
- •Proactively develops plans for improvement and effectively communicates and sells those plans to others.
- •Ability to deliver committed performance indicators. Initiates corrective action, anticipates issues, and develops contingency plans.
- •Strong organizational skill to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- •Considers and formulates new ways to exceed company objectives.
- •Takes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions.
Initiative
- •Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning.
- •Develops and refines action plans to achieve declared objectives.
- •Self-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/plant performance.
- •Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Team Work
- •Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- •Recognizes accomplishments of other associates.
- •Offers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner.
- •Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes.
- •Effectively promotes teamwork and possesses strong teambuilding skills.