Quality Control Engineer

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners seeks a technically skilled Quality Control Engineer to support a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on ensuring products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards through manufacturing quality and process control activities.

Responsibilities include supporting PPAP-ready processes, PFMEA, and measurement system analysis, as well as data-driven process improvements and corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related manufacturing quality role.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with 8D corrective action processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing inspection methods and measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support quality engineering activities involving incoming materials, in-process inspections, and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve measurement and inspection procedures.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to identify and resolve product quality issues.
• Support implementation of manufacturing process controls and quality standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify defect trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

8D problem solving

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a technically skilled Quality Control Engineer to support a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Quality Control Engineer will support manufacturing quality, process control, product inspections, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions within a complex electromechanical manufacturing environment.

This position will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards.

The successful candidate will also support the development and implementation of quality control processes as the new facility begins production.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Quality & Process Control

• Support quality engineering activities involving incoming materials, in-process inspections, and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve measurement and inspection procedures.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to identify and resolve product quality issues.
• Support implementation of manufacturing process controls and quality standards.
• Analyze quality data to identify defect trends and opportunities for improvement.

Root-Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Investigate product failures, manufacturing defects, and nonconformances.
• Lead or support structured 8D problem-solving investigations.
• Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate investigation and corrective action documentation.

Statistical Quality & Measurement Systems

• Perform or support Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Evaluate inspection methods and measurement equipment.
• Conduct process capability analysis.
• Support statistical quality reporting and performance monitoring.
• Assist with development of process controls and inspection requirements.

Engineering Changes & Quality Planning

• Review engineering changes for manufacturing and quality impacts.
• Participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reviews.
• Support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Assist with development and maintenance of Control Plans.
• Support quality readiness during facility startup and production ramp-up.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related manufacturing quality role.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with 8D corrective action processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing inspection methods and measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis and process capability studies.
• Familiarity with AIAG quality methodologies.
• Metrology training or experience.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable reporting tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with liquid cooling or electromechanical equipment manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a detail-oriented quality engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working closely with manufacturing teams, and using data to improve processes.

This is an opportunity to help establish quality standards and manufacturing processes within a new facility while supporting the production of advanced cooling technologies.

About Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across manufacturing, engineering, technology, and other industries.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.