Quality Engineer

Emerson Electric • Stafford, TX

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About The Position

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, we have an opportunity for you as a Quality Engineer who is responsible for leading and supervising the overall product quality of assigned product lines to ensure compliance and prevent customer issues across all in-house activities, including Engineering, Assembly/Test, Inspection, and QA documentation. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing customer quality metrics (e.g., PPM, response time) and internal quality metrics (e.g., FPY, scrap, rework). The engineer collaborates closely with multi-functional teams to achieve measurable results and maintain high standards of product and process quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred)
• 2 years of experience in Product Quality functions, including handling customer returns, Assembly & testing, Machining and process monitoring within the Valve manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with ASME codes (Sections I, II, V, VIII, and IX), PED (European Pressure Equipment Directive), and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Proficient in ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems and audit processes
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Lean manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Skilled in problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, Six-Step Method, and DMAIC
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Quality functions, including handling customer returns, Assembly & testing, Machining and process monitoring within the Valve manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of customer returns and internal quality data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer quality metrics (e.g., PPM, response time) and internal metrics (e.g., FPY, scrap, rework).
• Investigates customer complaints and internal manufacturing issues.
• Drives root cause analysis and implements effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure long-term resolution and process stability.
• Applies tools such as Process Mapping, FMEA, and Control Plans to proactively monitor processes and verify compliance.
• Identifies gaps and drives CAPA to prevent potential customer issues.
• Develops and implements process enhancements and methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training programs to ensure personnel are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for optimal task performance and quality assurance.
• Drives additional tasks and strategic projects as assigned, making valuable contributions to broader organizational goals and multi-functional initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree