Quality Engineer

Hose Master LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Master LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality in manufacturing by developing and maintaining quality plans and systems. You will closely partner with production and engineering to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met, and lead audits and corrective actions.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, collaboration across teams, and training staff on quality procedures, with a focus on continuous enhancement of product quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality control tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, and RCA.
• Proficient in using statistical software and quality measurement tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to integrate quality standards into development and manufacturing.
• Monitor quality data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure ISO and customer QMS compliance.
• Provide training to production staff on quality procedures.
• Assist with dimensional inspection and train inspectors on measurement techniques.
• Participate in customer audits and respond to inquiries about quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in quality engineering.
• Conduct inspections and tests to identify improvements and quality issues.
• Close out CARs and facilitate root cause analysis and RCA training; manage APQP for assigned areas.
• Train others on inspection, measurement, and APQP methods.
• Prepare customer QA submittals (ITPs, FAIRs, PPAPs, Quality Plans).

Skills

Quality management systems

Statistical software

SPC

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

ASME Welding Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

3-5 years' experience in quality engineering

Tools

Minitab / SPC software

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality of our products and maintaining high standards in our manufacturing processes. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality plans, quality control, quality control systems and standards to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to drive continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.


• Investigate and analyze non-conformities and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production & engineering, to ensure quality standards are integrated into product development and manufacturing processes.


• Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.


• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with Hose Master, ISO, and customer QMS requirements.


• Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures and best practices.


• Assist with complex dimensional inspection and train inspectors on measurement techniques.


• Participate in customer audits and respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding quality issues.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.


• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in quality engineering.


• Conduct inspections and tests of products, materials, and processes to identify areas for improvements and potential quality issues.


• See assigned CARs through to completion & close out.


• Facilitate formal root cause analysis for Corrective Actions and train others on RCA techniques as needed. Manage APQP (PFDs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Capability Studies, MSAs) for assigned area(s).


• Train others on inspection, measurement, and APQP methods.


• Prepare customer QA submittals, such as ITPs, FAIRs, PPAP documents, and Quality Plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.


• 3-5 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.


• Experience with quality control tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.


• Proficient in using statistical software and quality measurement tools.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.


• Working knowledge of ASME Welding Code preferred.


• Working knowledge of NDE (PT, VT) preferred.


• Professional certification such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), is a plus.

Core Values

Honorable :

• Be HONEST


• Treat others FAIRLY


• Behave with INTEGRITY

Loving :

• CARE for the well-being of our team


• Treat others with KINDNESS

Professional :

• Treat others with RESPECT


• Be RELIABLE by following through and honoring commitments


• Be RESPONSIBLE and own your stuff

Customer Focused :

• APPRECIATE how each of our roles impacts others


• Provide great SERVICE to all we encounter

Quality Minded :

• DO IT RIGHT


• Imagine a better way, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Hardworking :

• DEDICATE to giving your all


• Be PASSIONATE, show pride in your work

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time


• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, twist and kneel


• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

Hose Master is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.