Quality Engineer

Anchor Talent & Consulting; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Talent is seeking a Quality Engineer for a global manufacturing company. You will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and bring data-driven decision-making to how supplier performance is tracked and acted on.

The role requires traveling to supplier sites in Canada and Mexico to audit and inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree (preferred), strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with supplier quality and audits.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Own an established portfolio of fabrication suppliers and monitor performance.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and determine scope (full/partial).
• Travel periodically to supplier sites for audits and inspections (Canada, Mexico).
• Validate incoming parts and initial production runs against drawings and specs.
• Drive corrective action with suppliers on non-conformances and track effectiveness.
• Act as the connective link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Build supplier performance data to inform sourcing decisions over time.

Skills

Problem solving

Root-cause analysis

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional

Lean manufacturing

MES exposure

Power BI

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MES

Power BI

Job description

Anchor Talent is recruiting a Quality Engineer for a global manufacturer who will focus on supplier quality and management.
As the Quality Engineer you will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and help bring more structure and data-driven decision‑making to how supplier performance is tracked and acted on. This is a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, brings a positive and practical approach to problem‑solving, and enjoys building order out of a dynamic floor operation.

What You'll Do

• Own an established portfolio of fabrication suppliers, with closer attention on the handful that need it most
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, determining when a full or partial FAI is appropriate
• Travel periodically to supplier sites for audits and inspections (Canada and Mexico)
• Validate incoming parts and initial production runs against engineering drawings and specifications
• Drive corrective action with suppliers on non‑conformances and track effectiveness over time
• Act as the connective link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing
• Build supplier performance data to help inform sourcing decisions over time

What We're Looking For

• Engineering degree preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills
• High attention to detail
• Comfortable working both independently and cross‑functionally
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
• Exposure to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Power BI