Quality Engineer- Nights

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Houston, Texas is seeking a Quality Specialist responsible for maintaining and improving the quality process. The role involves preparing quality documents, resolving issues with customers and suppliers, and supporting quality improvement processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least one year in quality assurance preferred. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Night shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in quality.
• Minimum of 1 year quality experience, 3 years preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the manufacturing quality process.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related documents.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality audits as required.
• Review planning readiness for engineering changes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Quality improvement processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience

Tools

SAP

Six Sigma

ISO knowledge

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the manufacturing quality process in order to meet (and exceed) internal and external customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain quality-related documents such as procedures, records of inspections, and SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to solve all quality-related issues.
• Prepare, analyze and present Quality reports at DRT meeting as per cadence set by Customer.
• Participate and support Quality improvement processes as part of the DRT (defect reduction team) or QIT (quality improvement team).
• Provide guidance, direction, and review to Quality Inspectors and OBAs (out of box auditors).
• Prioritize and lead corrective actions for EQIRs/QNARs raised by customer for failed materials and other quality issues reported from the field and/or in process.
• Perform FAI (first article inspection) on NPI (new product introduction), FCS (first customer shipment), and ECN (engineering change notification) products. Work towards developing associated SOPs for applicable quality stations.
• Review and disposition Non-conforming material and work towards solutions to reduce scrap.
• Review planning readiness for NPI, ECO (engineering change order), and deviation implementation.
• Coordinate and support all purge and rework, provide timely feedback to customer for all Purge related activities via email and/or customer Portal.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to exercise independent judgment and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Quality improvement processes and systems required.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
• SAP, Six Sigma, and ISO knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be willing to work the night shift.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years of direct quality experience.
• Associate’s degree in a related field with 2 years of direct quality experience will be considered.
• Minimum 1 year related quality experience required, 3 years preferred.

Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.