Quality Assurance Engineer

Murata; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Murata is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain the QMS, ensuring products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role supports manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, and customers through quality planning, audits, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 3+ years of experience and hands-on knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949. Travel is occasional, with a hybrid work arrangement in Carrollton, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and quality tools (8D, PFMEA, Fishbone).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards.
• Strong collaboration with domestic and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the QMS, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor quality metrics and KPIs; analyze trends and report results.
• Lead internal, supplier, and customer corrective actions.
• Prepare and report customer corrective actions.
• Support warehouse and logistics quality improvements.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Cross-functional team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

8D

5 Why

Fishbone

Quality Core Tools

Job description

Murata is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced electronic materials, leading edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules. Murata innovations can be found in a wide range of applications from mobile phones to home appliances, and automotive applications to energy management systems and healthcare devices.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Engineer develops, maintains, and improves the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products and processes meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role supports manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, warehouse operations, and customers through quality planning, inspections, audits, failure analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Carrollton, TX.

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the QMS, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and applicable internal procedures.
• Monitor quality metrics and key performance indicators; analyze trends as well as communicate results to support quality objectives, management review, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal, supplier, and customer corrective actions.
• Prepare and report customer corrective actions.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

• Support warehouse and logistics quality improvements.
• Conduct internal process and system audits; support customer, supplier, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Collaborate with company functional departments and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of applicable work experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection practices, quality systems, and corrective-action processes.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PFMEA.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with domestic and international teams.
• Experience in an IATF 16949-certified automotive or automotive-supply manufacturing environment.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma or comparable quality certification.
• IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification or relevant audit experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools.

Travel

Occasional domestic travel.

Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.