Quality Engineering Manager

Talently; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a hands-on Quality Leader to drive robust QA/QC on the Mesquite production floor. You will lead the quality team, implement PPAP and inspection programs, and manage NCRs, MRB, and field returns while partnering with operations, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, blueprint reading, and proven people management to foster a strong quality culture and data‑driven improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA/QC experience on the production floor.
• Experience training and developing QA staff.
• Familiar with PPAP, NCRs, MRB, inspection and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and capability studies.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team and oversee daily production-floor quality activities.
• Implement incoming, outgoing, and PPAP inspection programs and maintain consistent inspection practices.
• Manage NCRs, nonconforming materials, MRB and quarantine activities, RMAs, field returns, and product repairs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production defects, supplier issues, product failures, and customer complaints.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality problems and improve processes.
• Maintain control plans, SOPs, inspection procedures, calibration processes, and quality reporting.
• Use SPC, capability studies, and quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop team capability and foster a quality‑focused culture through coaching, training, and practical production‑floor improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

QA/QC on production floor

PPAP/NCR/MRB

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001 knowledge

Blueprint reading

Data analysis / SPC

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality engineering or related field

Job description

Location: On Site - Mesquite, Texas, United States

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a growing manufacturer of industrial products and outdoor power equipment, where product reliability and customer confidence are central to success. This hands‑on opportunity puts you at the heart of production, leading quality teams and partnering across manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and drive measurable improvements. Based onsite in Mesquite, Texas, the role offers the chance to strengthen quality practices directly on the production floor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the quality team and oversee daily production-floor quality activities, audits, and staffing.
• Implement incoming, outgoing, and PPAP inspection programs and maintain consistent inspection practices.
• Manage NCRs, nonconforming materials, MRB and quarantine activities, RMAs, field returns, and product repairs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production defects, supplier issues, product failures, and customer complaints.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality problems and improve processes.
• Maintain control plans, SOPs, inspection procedures, calibration processes, and quality reporting.
• Use SPC, capability studies, and quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop team capability and foster a quality‑focused culture through coaching, training, and practical production‑floor improvements.

Must‑Have Skills:

• Quality management or quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands‑on production‑floor quality.
• Experience leading, training, and developing QA/QC employees.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, NCRs, MRB and nonconforming material, inspections, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, SPC, and process capability studies.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality frameworks, including ISO 9001 concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and people‑management skills, with the ability to implement improvements and present quality metrics.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant certification in quality engineering, data analysis, process improvement, or a related discipline.
• Experience with supplier quality and overseas vendors.
• Experience in industrial products, equipment, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments.