JR QA Engineer

JMJ Phillip Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a Junior QA Engineer to support quality assurance activities, testing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves identifying and resolving quality issues, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure products and processes meet requirements.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, root-cause analysis, and adherence to quality documentation and procedures, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience or internship in quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, or related environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software or systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, and quality checks on products and processes.
• Assist with identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality procedures and documentation.
• Monitor quality metrics and assist with reporting and analysis.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve product and process quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing or engineering operations.
• Assist with implementing quality improvements and tracking their effectiveness.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, production, and other teams to address quality concerns.
• Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Quality-related software or systems

Job description

We are seeking a Junior QA Engineer to support quality assurance activities, testing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will help identify and resolve quality issues, maintain quality standards, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure products and processes meet established requirements.

Position Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Perform inspections, testing, and quality checks on products and processes.
• Assist with identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality procedures and documentation.
• Monitor quality metrics and assist with reporting and analysis.

Process Improvement

• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve product and process quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing or engineering operations.
• Assist with implementing quality improvements and tracking their effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with engineering, manufacturing, production, and other teams to address quality concerns.
• Communicate quality findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience or internship experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, or a related environment preferred.
• Understanding of quality control principles and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software or systems.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Quality Auditor certification.
• ISO 9001 training or certification.
• Other relevant quality or engineering certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $100,000-$130,000 annually
• Opportunity to develop expertise in quality engineering and assurance.
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborative cross-functional work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Houston?

Houston provides a strong environment for engineering and manufacturing professionals, with a diverse industrial base and access to advanced technology and technical talent. The area offers opportunities for QA professionals to work across engineering and production environments while developing expertise in quality systems, testing, and process improvement.