Quality Engineer

New Iron, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Iron, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to reduce defects, scrap, and material discrepancies through data analysis, root-cause investigation, and continuous improvement.

You will work onsite with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality. The role requires 3+ years of quality engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong skills in SQL, advanced Excel, Tableau, and Minitab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field.
• 3+ years of quality engineering in semiconductor/advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement.
• SQL, Excel, and Tableau experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Minitab or similar statistical tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience; Green Belt is a plus.
• Onsite work in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality data to identify defect trends.
• Lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects.
• Investigate root causes for assembly and test issues.
• Support supplier quality and containment activities.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to optimize processes.
• Maintain quality procedures and documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Advanced Excel

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to reduce manufacturing defects, scrap, and material discrepancies through data analysis, root-cause investigation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing quality data and identify defect, scrap, and non-conformance trends.
• Use SQL, advanced Excel, Tableau, and statistical tools to investigate issues and track quality metrics.
• Lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Perform root cause and failure analysis for assembly and test issues.
• Support supplier quality issues, containment activities, and efforts to prevent production disruptions.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures and documented processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and manufacturing quality improvement.
• SQL, advanced Excel, and Tableau experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Minitab or similar statistical tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience; Green Belt is a plus.
• Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX.

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Principals Only.