Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

GTN Technical Staffing; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

GTN Technical Staffing seeks a Junior Quality Engineer for a Dallas–Fort Worth area manufacturing team. The role targets early-career engineers with 1–2 years in quality or manufacturing, holding a Bachelor's in engineering, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Experience in automotive manufacturing or automotive quality systems is highly preferred. You will support QA activities, conduct root cause analysis, and help drive continuous improvement across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/industrial/manufacturing).
• 1-2 years of experience in quality or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of basic quality tools and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Support QA activities across manufacturing operations.
• Investigate quality issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Prepare 8D reports and coordinate with HQ and suppliers.
• Communicate quality concerns with internal teams and suppliers.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain quality documentation and records.
• Support audits and supplier quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with inspections, measurement methods, and process improvements.
• Participate in new product launches and process validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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.
• Experience working with suppliers on quality issues or corrective actions.
• Exposure to supplier or customer quality audits.

What You'll Bring

• A strong desire to learn and develop a career in quality engineering.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• The ability to investigate problems, ask the right questions, and follow issues through to resolution.
• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Why This Opportunity?

This position provides an early-career engineer with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, automotive quality processes, 8D problem solving, and cross-functional engineering while working alongside experienced professionals.