Quality Engineer

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is seeking a Quality Engineer in Arlington, TX to ensure product and process quality align with customer requirements and internal standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the QMS, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Relevant experience and ISO 9001 knowledge are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality role.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management & Compliance: Support Quality Manager in QA objectives and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Quality Systems & Product Development: Assist APQP activities for NPI and maintain Control Plans, Process Flows, and DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Production Quality Assurance: Support QA for manual to automated assembly, monitor SPC for stability and capability, participate in MRB and scrap reduction.
• Customer Quality Support: Assist in SCAR and PPAP submissions, investigate complaints, prepare quality reports and dashboards, support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2–5 years experience

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Full Time Arlington, TX, Arlington, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1312

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality to ensure that products meet customer requirements and internal quality standards. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management & Compliance

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining quality assurance objectives and ensuring that quality targets are achieved.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across production and supporting teams.

2. Quality Systems & Product Development

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions (NPI).
• Assist in developing and maintaining Control Plans, Process Flows, and FMEA documentation (DFMEA/PFMEA).
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements.

3. Production Quality Assurance

• Support quality assurance activities for manual, semi-automatic, and automated assembly processes.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure process stability and capability.
• Support containment activities, failure investigations, and root cause analysis for internal and external quality issues using methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support scrap reduction initiatives.

4. Customer Quality Support

• Support customer quality activities including Customer Complaints (SCAR) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and support the resolution process.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for internal review and customer reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies such as DMAIC and PDCA.
• Analyze quality data such as DPPM, FPY, FTY, and OEE to identify trends and support improvement actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and core quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) or automated assembly processes.
• Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, or IPC-A-600.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong process discipline and ensures accuracy and consistency in quality and engineering activities.
• Ability to analyze technical data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information.
• Supports initiatives that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work may be performed in both office and manufacturing environments. The position may require extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking on the production floor. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when entering production areas.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications associated with the job.

Salcomp Manufacturing USA Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.