Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Process & Supplier Excellence

EControls; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EControls is seeking a Quality Engineer – Manufacturing to maintain and improve quality across manufacturing processes. The role analyzes production performance, identifies risks, and drives root cause and corrective actions to reduce defects and variation.

Collaboration with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, suppliers and Quality teams is essential for quality improvement. The position applies statistical analysis, inspection methods, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing, quality assurance or production support.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and QMS software.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis for internal non-conformances using 5 Why, Fishbone or 8D techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce defects, scrap and rework.
• Support new product introduction reviews and quality planning.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs and perform statistical analyses.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and drive corrective actions (CAPA).
• Prepare for external or customer audits and support audit findings.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or similar engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

QMS software

Job description

EControls is seeking a Quality Engineer – Manufacturing to maintain and improve quality across manufacturing processes. The role analyzes production performance, identifies risks, and drives root cause and corrective actions to reduce defects and variation.

Collaboration with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, suppliers and Quality teams is essential for quality improvement. The position applies statistical analysis, inspection methods, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools to