Senior Quality Engineer

ONE SOURCE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY•Leander, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QE/SQE is responsible for ensuring product and supplier quality across the manufacturing lifecycle of exotic and high-performance metals. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external suppliers to prevent defects, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement. The QE/SQE applies structured quality tools, data analysis, and technical judgment to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. Success in this role directly impacts yield, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational risk reduction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related field
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
3–7 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or Supplier Quality within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection methods, and continuous improvement tools
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
Working knowledge of supplier quality management, audits, and corrective action processes
Proficient in data analysis, problem solving, and structured decision making
Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers
Must be either; US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting machining, metal fabrication, or exotic/high-performance materials strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for raw materials, in-process operations, and finished goods
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, etc.) and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and executed
Support first article inspections (FAI), PPAP-style validations, and supplier qualification activities as required
Analyze quality data, trends, and nonconformances to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to qualify, audit, and develop suppliers of exotic metals and critical components
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve process-related quality issues and improve first-pass yield
Interface with customers, auditors, and external partners on quality concerns, audits, and corrective actions
Support training and coaching of internal teams on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect prevention
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, customer-specific requirements)
Maintain accurate and auditable quality records, including nonconformance reports (NCRs), CAPAs, and inspection data
Participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness activities
Uphold disciplined documentation, change control, and configuration management practices
Identify quality risks related to material variability, supplier capability, machining processes, and inspection methods
Proactively address quality escapes, supplier issues, and internal defects before they impact production flow or customers
Lead containment actions and decision-making during quality incidents that disrupt manufacturing or delivery schedules
Balance quality rigor with manufacturing throughput by applying risk-based decision making