APQP & Quality Systems Engineer - Manufacturing

Axion Recruitment; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axion Recruitment seeks an experienced Quality Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Garland, TX. You will support APQP/PPAP, quality systems, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet quality standards.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers on product launches, tooling transfers, and process validation while driving corrective actions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and quality engineering experience preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R, and capability studies.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, process validation, and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical analysis skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new product launches and transferred tooling programs.
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, control plans, inspection documentation, and quality standards.
• Coordinate customer and internal sample submission activities, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
• Manage product drawings, engineering changes, revisions, and quality documentation.
• Support capability studies, Gage R&R studies, dimensional layouts, laboratory testing, and product validation activities.
• Lead corrective action investigations and problem-solving initiatives to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Support supplier quality activities and verify compliance documentation for purchased components.
• Assist with calibration systems and measurement equipment management.
• Manage annual customer revalidation requirements and support customer audits and visits.
• Analyze quality performance data including scrap, PPM, customer complaints, and internal non-conformances to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and quality system effectiveness.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

Capability studies

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting systems

Job description

Axion Recruitment seeks an experienced Quality Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Garland, TX. You will support APQP/PPAP, quality systems, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet quality standards.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers on product launches, tooling transfers, and process validation while driving corrective actions and improvements.