Manufacturing & Quality Engineer I - Precision Machining

Integratedcooling; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Drake Plastics in Cypress, TX is seeking a driven engineer to lead new product introductions, drive quality engineering, and pursue continuous improvement across manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to deliver innovative solutions for customers.

The role focuses on learning our products and processes, developing and optimizing machining methods, conducting RCA and CAPA, and strengthening quality systems to improve efficiency and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on machining/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CNC machining or machine shop operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and requirements.
• Familiarity with GD&T, dimensional inspection, and precision measurement preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Knowledge of RCA and CAPA.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introductions from quotation through production.
• Support machining process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strengthen root cause analysis and corrective action effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, or cost.
• Partner with engineering, production, and sales to support product launches.

Skills

CNC machining

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

GD&T

Reading engineering drawings

Continuous Improvement

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Engineering

Job description

About Us:

Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, and medical, among countless others. We work together in a collaborative, supportive manner. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we have ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth.

At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for new product introduction, quality engineering, and continuous improvement while partnering with engineering, production, and sales to deliver innovative customer solutions.

What Success Looks Like:

During your first year, you will

• Learn our products, machining processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Lead new product introductions from quotation through production.
• Support machining process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strengthen root cause analysis and corrective action effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, or cost.
• Partner with engineering, production, and sales to support successful product launches.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a machining/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC machining, machine shop operations, manufacturing processes, or related production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Familiarity with GD&T, dimensional inspection, and precision measurement preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Work Environment / Schedule: (as applicable):

Open shop floor/manufacturing office environment with frequent, direct interaction with on-site production facilities. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, during standard business hours.

Why Join Drake?

Drake offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k), along with a collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are committed to helping our employees grow through hands-on experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offers of employment will be subjected to pre-employment drug testing and background check.