Quality Engineering (Assembly / Manufacturing)

Quality Engineer

Full Time Professional HOUSTON SHOP, Houston, TX, US

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in executing RMS’s quality strategy across projects, manufacturing operations, and supply chain activities. This position is responsible for driving quality performance through risk identification and mitigation, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements while supporting the delivery of high-quality products and services. Responsibilities include leading quality investigations, facilitating problem‑solving efforts, supporting product and process verification activities, analyzing quality metrics, and implementing sustainable improvements that enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.

This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented engineering professional with strong analytical and communication skills, a solid understanding of quality systems and methodologies, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams to achieve business objectives. The position offers opportunities to lead strategic quality initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and operational excellence of the organization.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Quality & Technical – Experience Preferred

Exceptional safety and quality awareness.

Proficiency with ERP systems, quality systems, and Excel‑based data analysis; Power BI or SQL experience a plus.

Welding, NDT, and applicable industry codes preferred.

Serve as the quality lead on assigned customer projects, ensuring compliance to technical, regulatory, and customer‑specific requirements.

Conduct detailed reviews of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring clarity of control points and alignment to internal and external expectations.

Develop and manage Quality Plans, Quality Control Plans, and documentation required for contract deliverables.

Oversee resolution of nonconformances using structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.), Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier performance, conduct root cause reviews, and implement risk‑based quality strategies.

Perform QC verification activities for direct materials delivered to the Pearland Works facility.

Liaise with external calibration partners to support on‑site and external calibration of measurement and test equipment.

Support and lead internal audits, customer audits, and third‑party audits under ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable standards.

Monitor quality metrics across jobs and suppliers; The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Quality Engineer. Five or more years in quality engineering within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.

Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or complex assemblies highly preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent work experience with a technical certification from an accredited institution will also be considered.

The position may be based in RMS’s Houston, TX facility.

Travel time is expected to be 10‑15%.

This is a full‑time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.

This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.

Able to understand, read, write and speak English.

with assistance), walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.

While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, and walk for significant portions of the shift.

RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and not loud, there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

Medical / Dental / Vision

Employee Reimbursement Programs

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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