Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality and consistency across our manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in statistical analysis, quality control methodologies, and manufacturing processes, with a strong ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable improvements. This position will play a key role in establishing and maintaining quality standards, supporting calibration and testing activities, and ensuring compliance with company and industry requirements.

This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and help build scalable quality systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
• Establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size, acceptable error, and confidence levels
• Perform calibration and ensure proper maintenance of monitoring and measuring instruments
• Develop and standardize production and quality documentation across departments
• Conduct product testing and routine reliability testing for mass-produced products
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data to generate reports and recommendations
• Ensure products meet company and industry quality standards
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate quality or process issues as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control principles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience performing internal process or product audits is a plus
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills (statistics and data analysis)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience (certification is a plus)
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab or similar)
• Familiarity with calibration processes and quality systems

Work Environment

• Onsite role based in Houston, TX
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Hands-on collaboration with production and engineering teams

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person