Associate Quality Engineer in Dallas

Job Description

MUST BE GREENCARD or US

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MUST BE LOCAL TO THE Dallas Metroplex-LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY-MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DALLAS METROPLEX!

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Salary range of $75K to $83K

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MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DALLAS METROPLEX!

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Our client is seeking a motivated Associate Quality Engineer to join its growing manufacturing team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build a long-term career in quality engineering while working closely with experienced manufacturing, engineering, and quality professionals.

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The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of quality or manufacturing experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry or exposure to automotive quality systems is highly .

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Responsibilities

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• Support quality assurance activities across manufacturing operations.

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• Investigate product and process quality issues and assist with root cause analysis and problem resolution.

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• Prepare and maintain 8D reports and coordinate problem-solving activities with headquarters and suppliers.

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• Communicate with internal teams, headquarters, suppliers, and other stakeholders regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.

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• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.

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• Assist with maintaining quality documentation, procedures, and records.

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• Support internal quality audits, supplier audits, and customer quality requirements.

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• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues.

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• Support inspection activities, measurement methods, quality standards, and process improvements.

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• Participate in new product launches, process validation, and other quality-related activities.

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• Assist with supplier and manufacturing quality activities as needed.

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• Support continuous improvement and help ensure products and processes meet established quality requirements.

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

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• 1–2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related manufacturing environment.

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• Working knowledge of fundamental quality and problem-solving tools, including:

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• Root Cause Analysis

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• 5 Why

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• Fishbone/Ishikawa Analysis

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• Pareto Analysis

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• Experience using basic quality inspection and measurement equipment, such as calipers, scales, gauges, or similar tools.

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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established quality processes and procedures.

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Qualifications

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• Experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar highly regulated manufacturing environment.

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• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.

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• Exposure to automotive quality core tools such as:

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• APQP

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• PPAP

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• FMEA

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• MSA

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• Control Plans

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• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

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• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

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• Experience working with suppliers on quality issues or corrective actions.

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• Exposure to supplier or customer quality audits.

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What You’ll Bring

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• A strong desire to learn and develop a career in quality engineering.

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• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.

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• A positive, collaborative attitude.

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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.

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• The ability to investigate problems, ask the right questions, and follow issues through to resolution.

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• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

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Why This Opportunity?

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This position provides an early-career engineer with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, automotive quality processes, 8D problem solving, and cross-functional engineering while working alongside experienced professionals.