Quality/Test Engineer 2

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Quality/Test Engineer 2. The work will be done onsite in Hodges, South Carolina. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $40.00/hour + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay). Job Summary We are seeking a Quality/Test Engineer to support quality operations within Caterpillar's casting facility. This role is responsible for supporting quality inspectors, coordinating material flow, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality through audits and close collaboration with quality engineering and production teams. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing quality, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings while working in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities Support quality inspectors during final inspection by reviewing castings and resolving quality-related questions. Coordinate material flow and ensure production teams are focused on critical priorities. Communicate quality requirements and special instructions with Quality Engineers. Escalate production or quality concerns to leadership as needed. Perform process and quality audits to improve manufacturing performance and reduce internal and external scrap. Assist with logistics prioritization for critical materials between facilities. Develop sampling procedures and quality documentation for evaluating product reliability. Support evaluation of production, testing, and measurement equipment accuracy. Participate in quality training and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. 3–5 years of manufacturing quality or quality engineering experience. Experience supervising or coordinating production or quality teams. Strong understanding of quality processes within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documentation. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience with logistics or material flow processes. Background as a Quality Inspector or Quality Supervisor. Experience performing manufacturing process and quality audits. Previous CAD or engineering software experience. Experience within heavy manufacturing or foundry operations. Why This Role? This opportunity offers exposure to Caterpillar's manufacturing operations while developing leadership, communication, and quality engineering skills. The role provides hands-on experience supporting production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, improving manufacturing processes, and contributing directly to product quality within a world-class manufacturing environment.