Quality Engineer

Arcosa, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on solving manufacturing challenges and driving sustainable improvements. This role combines hands-on inspections with strategic root-cause analysis to strengthen customer confidence.

You will lead investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and Lean tools, coach inspectors, improve QC systems across plants (travel up to 50%), and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to raise product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions experience.
• Proficient with 8D, 5 Why, SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent communication and project leadership to guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Coach team members and inspectors on these methodologies to support first-time quality.
• Assist in designing and improving quality control systems and processes across plants (up to 50% travel).
• Develop containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve process capability and product quality.
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support customer quality concerns and communicate findings and progress actions.
• Support Supplier Quality in evaluating and qualifying new suppliers/materials.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

8D

5 Why

SPC

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Solve Problems. Drive Improvement. Protect the Customer.

Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving sustainable improvements. While this role will include hands‑on involvement with inspections or reacting to defects, additionally we are looking for a strategic problem solver who can identify root causes, implement robust corrective actions, and improve processes that strengthen customer confidence.

What You'll Do

• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
• Coach team members and inspectors on these methodologies to help support a culture of first‑time quality.
• Assist in the design and improvement of quality control systems and processes; help strengthen policies and procedures, auditing practices and manufacturing standards across multiple plants (up to 50% travel to plants in NM, IA, and OK).
• Develop and implement effective containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Analyze quality performance data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support customer quality concerns and communicate findings, corrective actions, and progress updates.
• Support Supplier Quality Team with the evaluation and/or qualification of new suppliers and materials.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive sustainable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, welding, coatings, steel structures, or related industries.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

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