Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer 1

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries seeks a highly motivated Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer 1 in Kilgore, TX to start a career in quality assurance and engineering. You will support Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering with quality initiatives and help maintain product and process quality.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or related field, 0–2 years of experience, proficiency with MS Office, and a willingness to learn, with US citizenship

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of engineering methodologies, tools, and standards (software, electrical, systems).
• Inspection tools: knowledge of relevant inspection and measurement tools and techniques.
• Quality standards: familiar with ISO certifications, design verification, process validation, product design control, CAPA, FMEA, Kaizen.
• Drawing interpretation: basic understanding of interpreting technical drawings and conformance requirements.
• Communication: ability to report quality activities verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Software proficiency: competent in MS Office applications.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Inspection and Testing: Develop methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes, equipment, and finished products.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify trends and update quality standards.
• Documentation Review: Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements.
• Defect Management: Compare defects against standards, recommend actions, and verify rework.
• Metrics and Audits: Collect, organize, and analyze project data to generate reports and conduct audits; assign corrective actions and verify implementation.
• Compliance: Ensure processes and products meet defined requirements and witness/monitor test activities.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Quality personnel to provide guidance and ensure compliance.
• Support Inspections: Assist Quality Inspectors in ensuring products and processes meet quality management system and customer requirements.

Job description

Your Day To Day

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer 1 to join our team. This position is perfect for individuals looking to start their career in quality assurance and engineering. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products and processes, supporting departments like Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering with their quality initiatives.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Quality Assurance: Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Inspection and Testing: Develop methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes, equipment, and finished products.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend updates to quality standards.
• Documentation Review: Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements.
• Defect Management: Compare defects against standards, recommend actions, and verify rework.
• Metrics and Audits: Collect, organize, and analyze project data to generate reports and conduct audits, assigning corrective actions and verifying implementation.
• Compliance: Ensure all processes and products meet defined requirements and witness or monitor test activities.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Quality personnel to provide guidance and ensure compliance.
• Support Inspections: Assist Quality Inspectors in ensuring products and processes meet quality management system and customer requirements.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Basic Knowledge: Familiar with engineering methodologies, tools, and standards (software, electrical, systems, etc.).
• Inspection Tools: Knowledge of relevant inspection and measurement tools and techniques.
• Quality Standards: Familiar with ISO certifications, design verification, process validation, product design control, CAPA, FMEA, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Drawing Interpretation: Basic understanding of interpreting technical drawings and conformance requirements.
• Communication: Ability to report quality activities both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills.
• Software Proficiency: Competent in MS Office applications.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Must be U.S. citizen

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more for product measurement.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a computer.
• Travel to supplier sites as necessary to collaborate and ensure quality.

If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about quality, this role offers a great opportunity to build your skills and grow within a supportive environment!

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.