Quality Control Engineer II - Quality Assurance Engineer II

Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer II

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility to extend.

Interviews: 2

Job Description:

Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development.

Serve as the primary quality assurance resource to department for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.

Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in and providing Quality oversight for technical projects and equipment, process, and test method qualification/validation projects.

Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.

Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.

Assist in process certification.

Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures.

Report on quality issues, trends and losses.

Participate in internal and external quality audits.

Analyze the root causes and implement corrective actions for processes or parts that have concerns.

Investigate product quality in order to make improvements to achieve better customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of Quality Assurance system development and implementation such as ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001, SQF, ISO 14001, QS 9100, etc.

Certifications may include ISO 9001 or similar standard.

Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.

Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar as applicable to the job scope.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Engineer II will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards, supporting engineering projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position focuses on quality management systems (QMS), root cause analysis, corrective actions, process validation, quality audits, and manufacturing process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience in manufacturing quality assurance, process control, inspection methods, and quality compliance.

Top 5 Must-Have Qualifications

1. Engineering Degree: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

2. Manufacturing Quality Assurance: Experience supporting manufacturing operations, product quality, inspection processes, and quality standards.

3. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Hands-on experience investigating quality issues and implementing sustainable corrective actions using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, or CAPA.

4. Quality Management Systems: Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or comparable quality standards, including internal/external audits and quality documentation.

5. Process Improvement & Validation: Experience with process control, equipment/process qualification, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.