Quality Engineer

Orion Talent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus averaging 20% of base

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

401(k) with generous company match

Company-funded training and PD

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Orion Talent partnered with a well-established manufacturer in Mesquite, TX to recruit a Quality Engineer who will lead the Quality function. Although titled Quality Engineer, the role is effectively a Quality Manager, overseeing quality systems, supervising Quality Technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This opportunity targets experienced manufacturing quality professionals. Travel is less than 20% within the continental United States.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing quality experience preferred; 2+ years ideal.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, but not required.
• Experience with QMS, PPAP, corrective actions, audits, root cause analysis, and quality metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Military leadership experience is a plus, but not required.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Supervise Quality Technicians and champion quality initiatives.
• Manage customer and supplier quality issues, corrective actions, PPAPs, FAIs, and 8D investigations.
• Conduct audits, capability studies, and supplier quality activities.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering to improve quality and eliminate recurring issues.
• Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

QMS

PPAP

Audits

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

I'm partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturer seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the Quality function at its Mesquite, TX facility. Although the title is Quality Engineer, this position is functionally a Quality Manager, with responsibility for overseeing the plant's quality systems, supervising Quality Technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing quality professionals. Military veterans with manufacturing or technical leadership experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant Quality Management System (QMS)
• Supervise Quality Technicians and champion quality initiatives
• Manage customer and supplier quality issues, corrective actions, PPAPs, FAIs, and 8D investigations
• Conduct audits, capability studies, and supplier quality activities
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering to improve quality and eliminate recurring issues
• Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing quality experience preferred (2+ years ideal, but not required)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, but not required
• Experience with QMS, PPAP, corrective actions, audits, root cause analysis, and quality metrics
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Military leadership experience is a plus, but not required
• English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Travel: Less than 20% within the continental United States.

• Annual bonus averaging 20% of base salary after the first year
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-funded training and professional development
• Long-term career growth with a stable and expanding manufacturer

If you're currently a Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, or Quality Systems professional looking to step into a plant leadership role, I'd enjoy speaking with you.