Quality Engineer

LiquidStack; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiquidStack is seeking a Quality Engineer - Manufacturing to support production quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement. This hands-on role focuses on manufacturing quality, supplier defect tracking, and NPI activities on the production floor.

You will own incoming, in-process, and final inspections, drive CAPA, and collaborate with suppliers, engineering, and operations to optimize processes and improve yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
• 3–5 years of quality experience in manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes.
• Maintain inspection checklists, documentation, and quality records.
• Support first-pass yield improvement initiatives.
• Ensure product labeling and release documentation meet quality standards.
• Support root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
• Assist in documenting CAPA and verify effectiveness.
• Track and document supplier defects.
• Participate in NPI builds and validation activities.
• Develop inspection plans and documentation updates.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) on initial production units
• Drive defect reduction and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

On-floor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Document control workflows

Job description

LiquidStack is a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions supporting high-performance computing and AI-driven data center environments. We are seeking a Quality Engineer - Manufacturing to support production quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This hands-on role supports manufacturing quality, supplier defect tracking, and new product introduction activities. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly environment and demonstrates LiquidStack's core behaviors: Flexible, Collaborative, Driven, Agile, Customer-Centric, and Attentive.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Manufacturing Quality Ownership

• Own and execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes.
• Maintain inspection checklists, documentation, and quality records.
• Support first-pass yield improvement initiatives.
• Ensure product labeling and release documentation meet quality standards.
• Support root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
• Assist in documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

Document Control and Continuous Improvement

• Own document control for quality-affecting documents
• Drive defect reduction and Kaizen initiatives, reduce rework hours and cost through root cause elimination, and improve yield through process optimization

Supplier Quality Tracking

• Track and document incoming supplier defects.
• Communicate quality concerns with Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Participate in NPI builds and validation activities.
• Support development of inspection plans and documentation updates.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) on initial production units
• Track supplier performance (defect rate, and SCAR closure)
• Drive suppliers toward process control, validate special processes and reduce incoming inspection burden through supplier development and PPAP

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain calibration tracking system.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering required. Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of quality experience in manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience supporting root cause investigations.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SPC, MSA, control plans, PFMEA, and inspection planning.
• Prior experience in electro-mechanical assembly, capital equipment manufacturing, or data center/thermal systems
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control workflows.
• Hands-On & Practical: Comfortable working directly on the production floor and engaging operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Looks for root causes, not symptoms; drives solutions, not just documentation.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains rigorous standards in review, documentation, and inspection.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned quality processes and follows through to closure.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works well across teams with clarity, professionalism, and consistency
• Primarily based on manufacturing floor
• Must follow all plant safety requirements and use PPE where required.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require standing/walking for extended periods

Additional Information

• Please note that the selected candidate for this position may be subject to a pre-employment background check and/or drug testing in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• LiquidStack is an equal opportunity employer that is committed todiversityand inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.