The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving defect prevention through robust process controls, risk assessment, and data-driven continuous improvement. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, process capability improvements, and corrective action systems that improve product quality and manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities
Facilitate PFMEAs and process risk assessments.
Develop and maintain Control Plans.
Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
Analyze quality trends, escapes, and defect data.
Conduct statistical analysis and process capability studies.
Develop quality dashboards and metrics.
Drive continuous improvement and COPQ reduction initiatives.
Support manufacturing readiness and process validation activities.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering.
Success Metrics
CCR Reduction
COPQ Reduction
Process Capability Improvement (Cp/Cpk)
Recurring Defect Reduction
PFMEA Risk Reduction
First Pass Yield Improvement
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Great company with a strong growth trajectory. Annual bonus at 40% which pays out quarterly. 2 week shut downs twice a year, July and December.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of manufacturing or aerospace quality experience.
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, RCCA, and Lean principles.
ASQ CQE certification preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Capabilityunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Validationunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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