QUALITY ENGINEER
MOLDING THE FUTURE
At Falcon Plastics, we build more than plastic parts. We build long-term partnerships, strong teams, and
meaningful careers. As a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer, we're driven by a simple belief: great
products come from great people. Our vision is to Mold the Future by continuously improving how we serve
our customers, develop our people, and strengthen our business. We do this together by putting values into
action every day.
BE EDGY EMPOWER OTHERS WIN TOGETHER
Always happy, never satisfied. Lead yourself, lift others. One team. One Falcon.
POSITION SUMMARY
Report to: Product Development Manager Region: Lexington, TN
Travel: None Location: Lexington Facility
Status: Non-Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No
PURPOSE
At Falcon Plastics, quality isn't something we inspect into a product, it's something we engineer into every
process. The Quality Engineer ensures our manufacturing systems consistently produce products our
customers can trust. You will partner with engineering, production, customers, and suppliers to develop
robust quality systems that ensure our products consistently meet customer expectations and industry
standards. You’ll solve problems, improve processes, reduce risk, and help launch new programs with
confidence while strengthening our culture of continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead quality planning activities for new product launches, including PPAPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans,
inspection methods, and validation documentation.
Partner with Production, Tooling, and Operations to identify risks early and implement practical solutions
Analyze quality data using SPC and other statistical tools to identify trends, reduce variation, and improve
process capability
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure products can be
manufactured consistently
Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to leaders and cross-functional
teams
Develop programming for CMM
Assist ISO9001
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and continuous improvement principles
Experience with PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action
methodologies
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve problems using data
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
Experience with CMM programming
The Kind of Person We're Looking For
You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how things work
You ask thoughtful questions, use data to make decisions, and aren’t satisfied with simply fixing today’s
problems because you want to prevent tomorrows!
You build strong relationships across departments, communicate with
confidence, and enjoy working alongside operators, engineers, customers,
and leaders to improve performance
Original Date: 7/10/2026
Revision Date: NA
FALCON PLASTICS
www.falconplastics.com
1.605.910.5000
You hold yourself and others to high standards while remaining approachable, practical, and solutions-focused
Most importantly, you believe quality belongs to everyone, not just the Quality Department
Preferred Experience
Injection molding or plastics manufacturing
Automotive, medical, or highly regulated manufacturing
ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949
APQP product launches
Customer quality support
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Statistical analysis software
CMM
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Build quality systems that reduce risk and improve consistency
Launch new products with complete, accurate quality documentation
Partner across departments to solve problems quickly and effectively
Use data to drive measurable improvements in product quality and manufacturing performance
Help strengthen Falcon’s reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products our customer’s trust
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Location. This position is onsite and will work from our Lexington, TN facility.
Safety. Safety is a shared responsibility and an essential part of strong performance at Falcon Plastics. Every
employee is expected to work safely, follow established safety policies and procedures, and speak up by reporting
hazards, unsafe conditions, injuries, or concerns. By looking out for ourselves and each other, we create a
workplace where everyone can do their best work and return home safely every day.
Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Recruitment + Selection Policy. Selected candidates may be required to successfully complete job-related pre-
employment screenings, including a background check, drug screen, physical examination, motor vehicle record
review, or other screenings, as applicable to the position and permitted by law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
