Quality Engineer

Quest Global

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will champion 5S, VSM, SMED, and Poka-Yoke, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce defects and improve productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP processes and PFMEA, control plans, and SPC/MSA. You will mentor teams and ensure compliance with quality systems, delivering measurable improvements.

Qualifications

Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen focus with hands-on implementation experience.
Proficiency in 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and waste reduction.
Experience with APQP/PPAP processes and quality tools such as PFMEA and SPC.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
Drive Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, SMED, Visual Management, and waste elimination.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects using PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, SOPs, and inspection standards.
Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC, MSA, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
Conduct internal audits & GEMBA Audits and preparing reports.
Lead internal quality audits and support customer and supplier audits.
Analyze quality metrics and implement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Train and mentor production teams on Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality management system requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Poka-Yoke

TPM

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Lead and implement Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
Drive Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Poka-Yoke, SMED, Visual Management, and waste elimination.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects using PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, SOPs, and inspection standards.
Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC, MSA, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
Conducting internal audits & GEMBA Audits and preparing reports.
Lead internal quality audits and support customer and supplier audits.
Analyze quality metrics and implement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
Train and mentor production teams on Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality management system requirements.

Required Skills

What You Will Bring

Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen implementation.
Hands-on experience with 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
Strong problem-solving skills using 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and statistical tools.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
8 to 12 Years of experience in industrial manufacturing.

Pay Range: $65K- $80K

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Benefits

Full-time (Regular)