Quality & Test Engineer - CAPA, SPC & Process Control

Medium; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality & Test Engineer to manage quality processes as we scale manufacturing. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality, applying mechanical, manufacturing, or systems engineering fundamentals to root cause analysis, inspection planning, and process control.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 2–5 years of engineering experience, with strong GD&T, statistics, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field.
• 2–5 years engineering experience; quality experience not required.
• Strong GD&T, statistics basics, and root cause methods.
• Able to read and annotate engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Support inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and work instructions.
• Lead or support CAPA for nonconformances in receiving, fabrication, or assembly.
• Collaborate on tolerance stack-up, process capability (Cpk), and SPC.
• Support supplier quality activities including source inspections and audits.
• Develop and execute test programs for verification beyond standard receiving inspection.
• Contribute to building Last Energy's quality management system per ASME NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Maintain quality records and traceability for safety-related components.
• Translate quality data into actionable engineering recommendations.

Skills

GD&T

Statistics

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

CAD

Process capability (Cpk)

FMEA

Job description

Last Energy in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality & Test Engineer to manage quality processes as we scale manufacturing. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality, applying mechanical, manufacturing, or systems engineering fundamentals to root cause analysis, inspection planning, and process control.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 2–5 years of engineering experience, with strong GD&T, statistics, and experience