Manufacturing Quality Engineer

- Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area

- Salary: $70,000 – $85,000

- Full-Time / Direct Hire

Position Overview

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality planning, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes meet both customer and internal quality requirements while supporting new product introductions and ongoing production.

The ideal candidate has experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and quality systems within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Product Launch

Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new and transferred programs.
Coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to meet customer requirements.
Review engineering changes and update quality documentation accordingly.
Participate in new product launches to ensure manufacturing readiness.

Process & Documentation

Develop, maintain, and improve Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA).
Maintain process documentation, inspection plans, and visual quality standards.
Ensure quality documentation remains current and compliant with customer requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Lead or support corrective and preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods.
Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Work with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.

Quality Systems

Coordinate calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment.
Maintain quality records and support internal documentation requirements.
Assist with internal audits and ongoing quality system compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Production, and Customer teams to resolve quality issues.
Support manufacturing by providing technical guidance on quality-related matters.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and corrective action methodologies.
Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
Experience with calibration systems and quality documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in automotive, plastics, or industrial manufacturing.
Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools and quality management systems.
Experience supporting customer quality requirements and engineering changes.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Career development and advancement opportunities

You should be proficient in:

Language: Spanish
PPAP Process Experience
quality engineer experience