Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

📍 Grand Prairie, TX | Onsite

🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Company

We are partnering with a well-established contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience producing precision components including wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical control panels for OEMs.

Serving industries such as Critical Power, Industrial Automation, Oil & Gas, Medical, HVAC, Food & Beverage, Aviation, and Defense, this organization is known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Their operations are structured, audit-ready, and built around strong process discipline — while continuing to evolve and grow.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join a highly collaborative Quality team, with a strong focus on supporting production and driving quality directly on the manufacturing floor.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role — not just maintaining systems, but actively working alongside production teams to improve processes, resolve issues in real-time, and ensure consistent product quality.

The ideal candidate understands how manufacturing environments operate and is comfortable being embedded in production, partnering with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

This role reports directly to the VP of Quality and plays a key role in bridging quality and production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Manufacturing Support

• Work directly with production teams to ensure quality standards are consistently met on the manufacturing floor
• Support real-time troubleshooting of quality issues during production
• Partner with operators and supervisors to improve processes and reduce defects
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, specifications, and quality standards

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Support implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and industry regulations
• Assist in developing and refining quality control procedures aligned with production needs

Auditing & Inspections

• Conduct internal audits and process inspections within manufacturing operations
• Prepare audit documentation and support ISO and regulatory audits
• Identify gaps in compliance and drive corrective actions

Root Cause Analysis & CAPA

• Investigate non-conformances and production issues
• Lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues
• Support implementation of PFMEA and Control Plans

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Documentation & Process Control

• Maintain and update quality documentation and procedures
• Work within SharePoint and internal systems to ensure documentation accuracy
• Ensure proper version control and accessibility of quality records

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, NPI, and Operations teams
• Support training initiatives for production and quality staff
• Assist in driving a culture of quality and accountability across the floor

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role
• Hands-on experience working directly with production teams
• Experience in industries such as:
• Wire harnesses
• Cable assemblies
• Electrical components
• Contract manufacturing (strongly preferred)

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of QMS and quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
• Experience with:
• Root cause analysis
• CAPA
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• Experience conducting audits and supporting compliance initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Soft Skills:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills across production and leadership teams
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Established manufacturer with 30+ years of stability and growth
• Highly visible role working directly with production teams
• Opportunity to make real-time impact on manufacturing quality
• Exposure to complex, multi-industry manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership and collaboration across departments
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth potential within a structured, expanding organization