Quality Engineer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to lead manufacturing quality activities and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for custom-engineered transformers. You will be pivotal in ensuring product quality, process quality, and compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and over 5 years of quality engineering experience. This role requires strong leadership in an Engineer-to-Order manufacturing environment ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality engineering or assurance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality principles.
• Experience with quality documentation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inspection and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and improvements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Corrective Actions (CAPA)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO Standards

ASME Standards

ASTM Standards

IEEE Standards

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing quality activities and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the production of custom‑engineered oil‑filled distribution transformers. This position provides technical leadership for product quality, process quality, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.

The role serves as a key liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customers to ensure products meet design requirements, customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and company quality objectives. The Senior Quality Control Engineer is expected to drive quality excellence in an Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO) manufacturing environment while supporting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection and test plans for transformer manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials, components, and finished products.
• Lead containment activities for quality‑related production issues.
• Analyze quality trends and recommend corrective actions to improve product conformity and process capability.
• Support final inspections, customer inspections, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Develop and revise quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits performed by customers, registrars, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor corrective and preventive action (CAPA) effectiveness.
• Participate in management review activities and quality system improvement initiatives, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or similar required.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing quality principles.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with product adherence to ISO, ASME, ASTM, and IEEE standards, procedures, and regulations through appropriate quality tests.
• Previous oversight of the maintenance of quality documentation, such as SOPs, Quality Log, Quality Alerts, and Customer Service documents.
• Preferred Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA); Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification.
• Understanding of transformer manufacturing processes and/or electrical equipment assembly is a plus.

Core Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong analytical and statistical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence organizational change.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.