Quality Engineer

Western Extrusions Corporation · Carrollton, United States

About Us: Western Extrusions Corporation is a national leader in the manufacturing of extruded aluminum products. Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, we manufacture quality products used in America’s critical infrastructure industries, including but not limited to Class 8 trucks, electric vehicles, truck trailers, utility-scale solar power, electrical transmission, and numerous commercial construction products.

About the Role: The Quality Engineer assures product, process, documentation, and records conform to Western Extrusions’ quality standards, IATF 16949, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR). This position is responsible for maintaining collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to facilitate organizational success through the achievement of customer requirements. This position reports within the Continuous Improvement Organization and is expected to support other functions as needed.

Your Responsibilities:

• Works as a team member within a manufacturing environment and promotes:
• Provides guidance and support to manufacturing, engineering, sales, customer service teams, and leadership on best practices, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
• Develops standards, procedures, and processes focused on exceeding customer quality expectations and organizational goals.
• Utilizes techniques such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and disciplined problem-solving methodologies to continuously improve products and processes.
• May interact directly with customers during product requirements planning, process development, initial product trials prior to production approval, and product and process improvement activities.
• Collects and analyzes data, and prepares and presents recommendations and findings in a clear and persuasive manner to shop floor personnel, leadership, customers, and executives.
• Sets an example for others in terms of work ethic, data-driven decision-making, customer focus, and teamwork.
• Trains and develops employees in quality process techniques, including but not limited to standardized work, problem-solving, gauge usage, inspection techniques, Core Quality Tools, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• May supervise teams and coordinate activities in ad hoc situations as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment serving automotive and/or aerospace industries preferred, with a focus on automotive customer quality requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS), including:
• IATF 16949
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• ISO 9001
• In-depth knowledge of problem-solving methodologies, including:
• 8D
• Red X / Shainin
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Core Tools.
• Experience facilitating training and leading teams in structured problem-solving and APQP-related activities.
• Auditing experience and training in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Layered Process Audits (LPA), and Supplier Quality System Audits. Lead Auditor certification for first- and second-party audits is preferred. (Senior Quality Engineer)
• Experience in training, coaching, and employee development.
• English proficiency required. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to engage others, encourage participation, and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to remain composed and professional in stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Must possess excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, diverse, and dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle confidential company information with discretion and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Highly dependable, with a strong attendance record and commitment to punctuality.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and makes decisions based on data analysis and objective information.
• Ability to travel on short notice to customer facilities as needed. Travel may include domestic and international travel, including other USMCA countries.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Training and experience in environmental, health and safety (EHS), emergency management, quality systems, and quality auditing are preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with educational specialization in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional certifications related to quality management, auditing, or continuous improvement are a plus.

Work Environment: Work is performed indoors in a variety of settings, including office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments. Employees may be exposed to industrial noise, vibration, temperature variations, and waste materials. Additional activities may include prolonged sitting and extended periods of computer and telephone use. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working in manufacturing or warehouse areas.

Disclaimer Notice: The essential duties and responsibilities, education, experience, abilities, physical demands, and work environment, among other things, listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer retains the right to modify this job description, either by revising or expanding it, at any given time. This may include assigning employees additional tasks based on business circumstances or changes within the work environment.

Western Extrusions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression.