Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus eligibility (annual)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Mental health resources and wellness

Job summary

ZT Systems, part of ZT Group Int’l, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to participate in new product design reviews, document changes, and collaborate on DFM engineering reviews. You will lead LEAN initiatives, establish assembly yield targets, and drive investigations related to audits to improve manufacturing quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 5+ years in hardware manufacturing, and strong communication skills with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in hardware manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Quality audit techniques, ISO 9001, and AQL Inspection Sampling.
• Skilled in team building and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and rapid issue identification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product design reviews through the development stage and document key design changes.
• Collaborate with the Primary engineering owner for all DFM reviews.
• Golden server sample review and BOM verification.
• Create work instructions and deliver regular training to production team.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation including assembly manuals.
• Develop and implement manufacturing test engineering plans.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for manufacturing.
• Lead LEAN initiatives and apply Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
• Establish assembly line yield targets and track improvements.
• Lead investigations for internal/external audits and ISO audits.
• Lead QC Test and Repair teams to identify root causes of failures.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Project management

Quality audits

AQL sampling

ISO 9001 familiarity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

• Participate in new product design reviews through the development stage; document key design changes to ensure successful manufacturing implementation.
• Collaborate with the Primary engineering owner for all DFM (Design for Manufacturing) engineering reviews.
• Golden server sample review and BOM verification.
• Create work instructions and deliver regular training to the production team.
• Review and approve manufacturing-related documentation including server assembly manuals, etc.
• Leveraging your manufacturing engineering know-how, develop and implement manufacturing test engineering plans.
• In collaboration with other functions, deliver the design of fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for manufacturing.
• Lead LEAN initiatives and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
• Establish Assembly line Yield targets, measure, and track Line improvements.
• Drive Assembly line Investigations, related to Internal Audits, Customer Audits, and ISO audits.
• Lead the QC Test and Repair engineering teams in finding the Root cause for systemic repeat test failure.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a hardware manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Quality audit techniques, ISO 9001, and AQL Inspection Sampling.
• Skilled in team building and demonstrated experience in effectively working with cross-functional teams to get results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to solve problems by identifying relevant facts and key issues rapidly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

Equal Opportunity

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.

Learn more at www.ztsystems.com