QA/Process Engineer II

Overview Are you passionate about driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Are you ready to lead projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across multiple production cells? If you answered yes … we should talk! Tell Manufacturing, an ASSA ABLOY brand is growing and we are looking for a QA/Process Engineer II to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is an on-site position supporting daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across our facility. Come see who we are at: Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us! Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and execute cost-reduction opportunities across manufacturing processes, materials, scrap, labor utilization, and tooling. Prepare ROI analyses, project justifications, and implementation plans for improvement projects. Track and report performance results after implementation. Ensure new products, engineering changes, and revisions are introduced into production efficiently and cost-effectively. Validate processes, conduct trials, and resolve issues prior to SOP. Lead cross-functional root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC). Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues. Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Monitor equipment capability and stability through SPC and data analysis. Identify early signs of equipment deterioration and partner with Maintenance to plan repairs or upgrades. Address manufacturing and customer concerns involving product design, process capability, supplier components, or non-conforming material. Support PFMEA updates, control plans, and process flow mapping for multiple production cells. Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and non-conforming material. Champion lean manufacturing principles across assigned areas. Ensure 5S standards are followed and sustained. Manage mid-level capital and process improvement projects, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers. Support budgeting, timelines, vendor selection, and commissioning activities. Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct. The Skills and Experience You Need Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving metal fabrication, assembly, or commercial building products. Experience with continuous improvement, cost-reduction projects, process validation, and troubleshooting required. Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing operations, cell manufacturing, workflow design, and production statistics. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and specifications. Proven experience leading cost-savings and process-improvement projects. Skilled in analyzing data to optimize throughput, yield, and labor efficiency. Proficient in problem-solving techniques (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC). Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering. Proficient in CAD tools; SolidWorks experience preferred. MiniTab or similar statistical software experience preferred. Project management experience with capital or process initiatives preferred. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5-10% as needed. What we offer Competitive Salary Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Program with company contributions Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program Discount portal Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career We review applications regularly, so don’t wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. 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