Manufacturing Quality Engineer

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health - medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to oversee manufacturing operations and ensure alignment with product specifications. The role coaches production on compliance and drives defect elimination in both functional and cosmetic specs, while contributing to product design and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading LEAN initiatives, performing audits, and guiding test, fixture, and tooling design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in hardware manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with quality audit techniques, ISO 9001, and AQL Sampling.
• Strong teamwork with cross-functional groups to drive results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and document changes for manufacturing implementation.
• Collaborate on DFM reviews with the engineering owner.
• Review BOMs and server sample data, ensuring traceability.
• Create work instructions and train production teams.
• Review manufacturing docs (assembly manuals, etc.).
• Develop and implement manufacturing test plans.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and test equipment with cross-functional teams.
• Lead LEAN initiatives and apply Six Sigma tools.
• Set yield targets and monitor line improvements.
• Lead investigations for internal/customer/ISO audits.
• Lead QC Test and Repair teams to identify root causes of defects.

Skills

Quality auditing

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

Visio

Job description

About The Role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer provides oversight and guidance in manufacturing operations to meet product engineering specs. The Quality Engineer coaches manufacturing personnel on proper compliance and empowers them to identify and escape quality defects related to functional and cosmetic specs. The Quality Engineer plays a part in the design of our products and also ensures that our process is as efficient as possible.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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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
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-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.

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.