Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Assurant, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer for our Irving, TX site. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and focuses on leading root cause investigations, documenting outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and quality systems.

You will analyze QC/test data, publish trend reports, and train teams on problem-solving and quality tools. Collaboration across departments will support new product launches and lifecycle quality planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience with Quality programs, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Quality System Gap Analysis; certification in these areas is a plus.
• Strong background in process, testing, and automation validation.
• Demonstrated experience managing new product introductions and lifecycle quality planning.
• Familiarity with DMAIC methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC) - Minitab experience.

Responsibilities

• Validate processes, system integration, and testing methods (e.g., Gage R&R, TMV, Master Site Validation Matrix).
• Develop and review data analysis and trending reports to support decision-making.
• Perform value stream mapping, process mapping, and identify critical control points.
• Collaborate with production teams to provide recommendations and share audit or investigation results.
• Analyze and implement manufacturing and business process improvements to enhance capability and performance.
• Support manufacturing validation and conduct PFMEA.
• Apply DMAIC methodology and SPC for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training on Quality tools and best practices to all personnel.
• Map Quality process flows and identify opportunities for workflow optimization.
• Lead CAPA and CI initiatives, utilizing Quality tools for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, process standards, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Partner with management to establish departmental and organizational goals, leveraging experience and innovation to achieve results.
• Prepare and utilize reports to track program metrics, completion rates, and performance indicators.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Optimize labor utilization and assist in developing staffing requirements.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

DMAIC

SPC

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the Quality and Operations Management System by leading root cause investigations, ensuring proper documentation, and submitting customer responses. They will collaborate across departments to maintain KPIs, interface with customers, and manage full lifecycle planning for new product launches. They will also analyze QC and test data to identify trends, publish reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives as well as provide guidance, coaching, and training on problem-solving programs and quality tools.

This is an onsite role in our Irving TX facility with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Validate processes, system integration, and testing methods (e.g., Gage R&R, TMV, Master Site Validation Matrix)

• Develop and review data analysis and trending reports to support decision-making

• Perform value stream mapping, process mapping, and identify critical control points

• Collaborate with production teams to provide recommendations and share audit or investigation results

• Analyze and implement manufacturing and business process improvements to enhance capability and performance

• Support manufacturing validation and conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

• Apply DMAIC methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for continuous improvement initiatives

• Deliver training on Quality tools and best practices to all personnel

• Map Quality process flows and identify opportunities for workflow optimization

• Lead CAPA and Continuous Improvement initiatives, utilizing Quality tools for root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions

• Ensure compliance with company policies, process standards, and maintain a positive work environment

• Partner with management to establish departmental and organizational goals, leveraging experience and innovation to achieve results

• Prepare and utilize reports to track program metrics, completion rates, and performance indicators

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety and environmental regulations

• Optimize labor utilization and assist in developing staffing requirements

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent)

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience with Quality programs, tools, and methodologies

• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Quality System Gap Analysis; certification in these areas is a plus

• Strong background in process, testing, and automation validation

• Demonstrated experience managing new product introductions and lifecycle quality planning

• Familiarity with DMAIC methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC) - Minitab experience

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and/or QS 9000 standards

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups

• Solid math and statistical analysis skills; statistics background is a plus

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, spreadsheets, databases, presentations) and data visualisation tools

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

• Experience identifying process and workflow improvements

• Demonstrated multi-tasking ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Leadership skills with the ability to train, influence, and drive results in a team setting