Junior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

GTN Technical Staffing; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GTN Technical Staffing seeks a Junior Quality Engineer for a client in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This role suits an early-career engineer aiming to grow in quality, manufacturing, and process improvement within a supported team.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–2 years of quality or manufacturing experience, with exposure to automotive quality systems preferred. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of fundamental quality and problem-solving tools (5 Why, Pareto Analysis).
• Experience using basic quality inspection and measurement equipment such as calipers, scales, gauges or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate product and process quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Prepare and maintain 8D reports and coordinate problem-solving activities with headquarters and suppliers.
• Communicate with internal teams, headquarters, suppliers, and other stakeholders regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with maintaining quality documentation, procedures, and records.
• Support internal quality audits, supplier audits, and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support inspection activities, measurement methods, quality standards, and process improvements.
• Participate in new product launches, process validation, and other quality-related activities.
• Assist with supplier and manufacturing quality activities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and help ensure products and processes meet established quality requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Scales

Gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Quality Engineer to join its growing manufacturing team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build a long-term career in quality engineering while working closely with experienced manufacturing, engineering, and quality professionals.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of quality or manufacturing experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry or exposure to automotive quality systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate product and process quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Prepare and maintain 8D reports and coordinate problem-solving activities with headquarters and suppliers.
• Communicate with internal teams, headquarters, suppliers, and other stakeholders regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with maintaining quality documentation, procedures, and records.
• Support internal quality audits, supplier audits, and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support inspection activities, measurement methods, quality standards, and process improvements.
• Participate in new product launches, process validation, and other quality-related activities.
• Assist with supplier and manufacturing quality activities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and help ensure products and processes meet established quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of fundamental quality and problem-solving tools, including:
• 5 Why
• Pareto Analysis
• Experience using basic quality inspection and measurement equipment, such as calipers, scales, gauges, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established quality processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Exposure to automotive quality core tools such as:
• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• MSA
• Control Plans
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.