Quality Engineer - Santa Fe, TX

ABGi USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABGi USA is hiring a Quality Engineer for a growing manufacturing team in Santa Fe, TX. You will develop and maintain quality systems, ensure compliance with engineering specs, and support customer satisfaction in a regulated environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and production to resolve issues. Strong measurement skills with calipers, micrometers, and inspection tooling are essential, along with API 6A/6D and ISO 9001

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt training preferred.
• 2–3+ years in quality engineering, manufacturing, or inspection.
• Experience with quality systems, inspections, and measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with API 6A, API 6D, API Q1, and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Lead root cause investigations for non-conformances using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and variation.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Create and maintain SOPs and quality documentation.
• Conduct internal quality audits and ensure procedures are followed.
• Partner with suppliers and production to resolve quality concerns and verify corrective actions.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products against drawings and specs.
• Manage corrective actions, containment activities, and gauge calibration programs.
• Train manufacturing personnel on quality best practices, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques.

Skills

SPC

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Blueprint reading

Job description

ABGi USA is hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading manufacturer of industrial valves and flow control solutions serving the oil & gas and energy industries. We’re seeking a Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing team in Santa Fe, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about quality systems, continuous improvement, and driving manufacturing excellence in a highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Lead root cause investigations for internal and external non-conformances using methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing variation.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain SOPs and quality documentation.
• Conduct internal quality audits and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Partner with suppliers and production teams to resolve quality concerns and verify corrective actions.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manage corrective actions, containment activities, and gauge calibration programs.
• Train manufacturing personnel on quality best practices, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Green Belt certification or Lean/Six Sigma training preferred
• Experience leading or participating in Lean manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, or continuous improvement projects is highly preferred
• 2–3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or inspection
• Experience with quality systems, inspections, and measurement equipment
• Strong understanding of SPC, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and blueprint reading
• Familiarity with API 6A, API 6D, API Q1, and ISO 9001 standards
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills