Quality Engineer

PSI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Work From Home

Job summary

PSI in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive defect prevention through robust process controls, risk assessment, and data-driven improvement. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process capability enhancements.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality, knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, RCCA, Lean, and ASQ CQE preferred. Compensation includes a 40% annual bonus paid quarterly and benefits including health,

Qualifications

• PFMEA and risk assessment experience.
• Development of Control Plans.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Analyze quality trends, escapes and defect data.
• Statistical analysis and capability studies.
• Develop quality dashboards and metrics.
• Drive COPQ reduction and continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing readiness and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PFMEAs and process risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Analyze quality trends, escapes, and defect data.
• Conduct statistical analysis and process capability studies.
• Develop quality dashboards and metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and COPQ reduction initiatives.
• Support manufacturing readiness and process validation activities.

Skills

PFMEA knowledge

Control plans

Root cause investigations

Statistical analysis

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ CQE certification preferred

Tools

SPC software

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving defect prevention through robust process controls, risk assessment, and data-driven continuous improvement. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, process capability improvements, and corrective action systems that improve product quality and manufacturing performance. Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate PFMEAs and process risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Analyze quality trends, escapes, and defect data.
• Conduct statistical analysis and process capability studies.
• Develop quality dashboards and metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and COPQ reduction initiatives.
• Support manufacturing readiness and process validation activities.

Success Metrics

• CCR Reduction
• COPQ Reduction
• Process Capability Improvement (Cp/Cpk)
• Recurring Defect Reduction
• PFMEA Risk Reduction
• First Pass Yield Improvement

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great company with a strong growth trajectory. Annual bonus at 40% which pays out quarterly. 2 week shut downs twice a year, July and December.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or aerospace quality experience.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, RCCA, and Lean principles.
• ASQ CQE certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home