Quaity Control Supervisor

Hultec NSA Ltda; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

2 Weeks Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Hultec is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer in Houston, TX to own QA/QC within our rubber seal manufacturing operation. You will support ISO 9001 QMS, collaborate with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain, and directly manage a team of 7 including 2 inspectors and 5 trimmers.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing QA experience, familiarity with APQP/PPAP, and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Hands-on with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Proficient in FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plans, 8D, DMAIC, Pareto.
• Experience with metrology/inspection equipment.
• Ability to read GD&T and engineering drawings.
• APQP/PPAP knowledge.
• MS Office; Minitab or similar.
• Spanish language proficiency; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and develop a team of 7 inspectors and trimmers.
• Oversee daily inspection and trimming of finished parts.
• Coach, train, and manage workload to meet targets.
• Maintain ISO 9001 procedures and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and customer assessments.
• Develop inspection plans and sampling procedures.
• Evaluate supplier quality and qualification activities.
• Lead CAPA using 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and procurement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

CQE Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Durometers

Optical comparators

Minitab

Job description

Quality Engineer

Houston, TX | Full-Time | Mid-Level | Reports to: Plant Manager | Direct Reports: 7

About the Role

Hultec is looking for a hands‑on Quality Engineer to own quality assurance and control within our rubber seal manufacturing operation in Houston. You will apply structured problem‑solving, support our ISO 9001 QMS, and collaborate daily with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. This role directly manages a team of 7: 2 Quality Inspectors and 5 Trimmers responsible for trimming and inspecting finished products.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership

• Directly supervise and develop a team of 7: 2 Quality Inspectors and 5 Trimmers.


• Oversee daily inspection and trimming of finished rubber seal products, ensuring adherence to acceptance criteria.


• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on‑the‑job training to direct reports.


• Coordinate workload and priorities across the team to meet production and quality targets.

Quality Management System

• Execute and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation per ISO 9001 standards.


• Support internal audits and prepare for external audits and customer assessments.


• Maintain traceability records, inspection logs, and version‑controlled technical documentation.


• Identify QMS documentation gaps and propose updates to reflect process changes.

Quality Assurance

• Apply preventive quality controls across materials, processes, and operations in a rubber seals manufacturing environment.


• Review and validate material and process specifications including elastomer compounds, tooling, and molding parameters.


• Develop and maintain inspection plans, sampling procedures, and control points for incoming, in‑process, and finished goods.


• Evaluate supplier quality performance and coordinate incoming material qualification activities.


• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Quality Control

• Conduct and oversee dimensional, functional, and visual inspections of raw materials, in‑process parts, and finished assemblies.


• Disposition conforming and nonconforming materials per documented acceptance criteria.


• Investigate deviations, customer complaints, and nonconformities; document findings and drive corrective actions.


• Coordinate and implement CAPAs using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys).


• Continuous Improvement & Reporting


• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Pareto, and 5 Whys to identify root causes and reduce defects.


• Monitor and report quality KPIs: scrap rate, first‑pass yield, customer PPM, and CAPA closure rate.


• Use statistical tools (Minitab, Excel) to evaluate process stability and support data‑driven decisions.


• Participate in APQP/PPAP activities and new product launch projects.


• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to resolve quality issues and align on specifications.


• Communicate quality requirements to operators and technicians through training and written instructions.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Process & Quality Engineering, or related technical field.


• 3‑5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.


• Proficiency in FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plans, 8D, DMAIC, and Pareto analysis.


• Experience with metrology and inspection equipment (CMM, calipers, durometers, optical comparators).


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications.


• Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.


• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word); Minitab or equivalent statistical software.


• Professional working proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal).


• Ability to Travel to our Costa Rican Manufacturing for Training or customer review


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team in a manufacturing environment.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in rubber, elastomer, polymer, or sealing products manufacturing.


• Familiarity with compression molding, injection molding, transfer molding, and vulcanization processes.


• ERP/MES experience (SAP or similar).


• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance – PPO, HMO, and HSA plans with employer contributions


• Dental & Vision Insurance


• 2 Weeks of Paid Time Off


• 401(k) with 6% Company Match


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hultec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.