Quality Engineer: Drive Root-Cause & Process Improvement

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

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.