Field Quality Engineer

Advantage Technical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Field Quality Engineer in Houston, TX to investigate warranty failures, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions across dealer, supplier, and customer interfaces. The role focuses on tractors and off-road equipment with cross-functional teamwork to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in failure analysis or quality engineering, with strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and experience reading engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in failure analysis, quality engineering, inspections, warranty analysis, or root cause investigations.
• Extensive knowledge of tractors, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, or off-road vehicles required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, diagnostics, ECUs, and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze failed warranty parts and perform root cause investigations.
• Review dealer and customer quality concerns and provide timely resolution support.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and identify non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed failure analysis reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support product updates, service campaigns, and warranty recovery efforts.
• Monitor dealer service portals and partner with field service teams to address technical concerns.
• Conduct parts teardown inspections, quality audits, and product evaluations.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Failure analysis

Quality engineering

Tractor knowledge

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Field Quality Engineer

Direct Hire | Houston, TX | Up to $85,000 + 10% Annual Bonus

Be the Technical Expert Behind Product Quality and Warranty Success

Are you an experienced Field Quality Engineer with a strong background in tractors, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, or off-road machinery? Join a growing team where you'll investigate product failures, drive corrective actions, and work directly with dealers, suppliers, and customers to improve product quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze failed warranty parts and perform root cause investigations
• Review dealer and customer quality concerns and provide timely resolution support
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and identify non-conformances
• Prepare detailed failure analysis reports and present findings to cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve product quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Support product updates, service campaigns, and warranty recovery efforts
• Monitor dealer service portals and partner with field service teams to address technical concerns
• Conduct parts teardown inspections, quality audits, and product evaluations
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience in failure analysis, quality engineering, inspections, warranty analysis, or root cause investigations
• Extensive knowledge of tractors, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, or off-road vehicles required
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, diagnostics, ECUs, and troubleshooting tools
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspect parts for compliance
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.