Manufacturing QA Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure products, materials, and processes meet quality standards and customer requirements across the production line.

You will monitor FPY, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Experience in ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and Lean Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product engineering, including design, development, testing and manufacturing processes.
• 2+ years in a leadership role overseeing engineers or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control stages in production and monitor FPY daily.
• Ensure manufacturing steps meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead QC inspectors and verify inspection processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address defects and improve quality levels.
• Analyze data, lead meetings, and implement solutions for recurring issues.
• Track quality yield rates and implement corrective actions across plants.
• Respond to customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor KPIs for quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

CQE certification (preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards

Minitab

Quality management tools

Job description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer ensures that products, materials, and processes meet our quality standards and customer requirements. This role oversees quality control stages throughout the production line, monitors key performance indicators, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. The QA Engineer conducts root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control stages in production and monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) daily.
• Ensure each step of the manufacturing process adheres to quality standards and customer requirements.
• Work closely with QC inspectors to ensure inspection processes are effective and aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address manufacturing defects and improve overall quality levels.
• Analyze data, lead team meetings, and develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate recurring issues.
• Track quality yield rates, identify trends, and implement corrective actions across all manufacturing plants.
• Respond promptly to customer complaints and ensure timely resolution to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, efficiency, and productivity, and work toward achieving defined goals.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure product designs are compatible with manufacturing processes.
• Track and close 8D corrective actions.
• Lead and update PFMEA and PMP reports.
• Support QC functions as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in product engineering, including design, development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing engineers or technicians.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Proficiency in Minitab and quality management tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Other Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to drive quality initiatives.
• Project management experience with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CQE certification or equivalent.
• Experience with SMT/FA manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.