Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer 1

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Career development

Retirement savings plan with company

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer I to join our team in Texas. This role supports Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering with quality initiatives and helps maintain compliance with company and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 0–2 years of experience, and strong attention to detail. You will design QA protocols, analyze production data, and collaborate across functions to ensure defect-free products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection tools

Communication

MS Office

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Inspection tools

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

• Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes, equipment, and finished products.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and recommend updates to quality standards.
• Review documents, drawings, and instructions for conformance to requirements.
• Compare defects against standards, recommend actions, and verify rework.
• Collect, organize, and analyze project data to generate reports and conduct audits, assigning corrective actions and verifying implementation.
• Ensure all processes and products meet defined requirements and witness or monitor test activities.
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Quality personnel to provide guidance and ensure compliance.
• 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!

What We Offer

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!

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affrightive 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.