Quality Engineer

About the role

This Quality Engineer position owns the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control processes and procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role holder will investigate and analyze non-conformities, driving corrective actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production and engineering, to integrate quality standards into product development and manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing quality data to identify meaningful trends and recommending actionable improvements. You will conduct internal audits to ensure strict compliance with company, ISO, and customer QMS requirements. The role requires providing training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures and promoting best practices across the organization. You will facilitate formal root cause analysis for Corrective Actions and train others on RCA techniques as needed. Additionally, this position will manage APQP activities, including PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, capability studies, and MSAs for assigned areas.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and analyze non-conformities and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production & engineering, to ensure quality standards are integrated into product development and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with company, ISO, and customer QMS requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures and best practices.
• Assist with complex dimensional inspection and train inspectors on measurement techniques.
• Participate in customer audits and respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in quality engineering.
• Conduct inspections and tests of products, materials, and processes to identify areas for improvements and potential quality issues.
• See assigned CARs through to completion & close out.
• Facilitate formal root cause analysis for Corrective Actions and train others on RCA techniques as needed. Manage APQP (PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, MSAs) for assigned area(s).
• Train others on inspection, measurement, and APQP methods.
• Prepare customer QA submittals, such as ITPs, FAIRs, PPAP documents, and Quality Plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality control tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Proficient in using statistical software and quality measurement tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge of ASME Welding Code preferred.
• Working knowledge of NDE (PT, VT) preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), is a plus.

Practical notes

• Work is primarily performed at the Missouri City, TX location.
• This position is full-time.
• This position does not require travel.
• This position does not require any visa sponsorship at this time.
• New Hire Start Date is within 2 weeks of accepting this offer.

QUALITY POLICY

At our client, quality is the foundation of everything they do. They are dedicated to delivering "Quality Products" by ensuring "Right First Time" through continuous improvement. They empower their people to take ownership and drive decisions. They leverage their extensive experience to provide innovative solutions, ensuring superior customer satisfaction. They execute with integrity, honoring their commitments while maintaining the highest standards. They foster a safe and inclusive environment where people are respected and engaged. They are family owned and operated with over 42 years of stability and growth. They manufacture 100% of their products in the USA from their state-of-the-art facilities. They are North America's largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Since 1982, they have served critical industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. Their success is fueled by innovation, application expertise, and a relentless passion for customer-driven designs and manufacturing excellence. Their culture is built on core values that emphasize honesty, fairness, integrity, care, kindness, respect, reliability, responsibility, appreciation, service, continuous improvement, dedication, passion, and pride in work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, twist and kneel.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.