Quality Engineer

Description
This company is a highly successful e-commerce business in the automotive aftermarket parts industry, operating through nine enthusiast‑focused websites and serving both individual auto enthusiasts and a global network of specialty installer shops. It has a strong record of organic growth, high profitability, and strategic acquisition expansion.

This is a full‑time opportunity located at the Texas Speed & Performance site in Georgetown, TX, reporting to the Quality Manager at our Wadsworth, OH facility. The role is the primary contact for manufacturing partners regarding quality issues for the Texas Speed brand.

Our ideal candidate is an automotive enthusiast with strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment. You should have strong attention to detail, a self‑motivated, time‑management focused approach, and the ability to act without supervision while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of in‑house developed components to ensure compliance with brand standards, engineering drawings, and print specifications.
• Lead investigations into product and process non‑conformances related to internally developed parts; implement effective containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and develop sustainable corrective action plans that ensure ongoing compliance.
• Negotiate and secure credits or replacements for non‑conforming parts while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with manufacturing partners.
• Identify print discrepancies and collaborate with the engineering team to recommend design updates, tolerance adjustments, and other enhancements to improve part quality and manufacturability.
• Support coordination and monitoring of inventory logistics to ensure quality alignment across receiving, storage, and fulfillment operations.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to systems, processes, and procedures to ensure all externally manufactured products meet engineering and brand requirements.
• Identify and implement upgrades to equipment, tooling, and software necessary to drive continuous process improvement across the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) with a minimum of 1–3 years of quality engineering experience in a professional capacity – OR – Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with 2–4 years of quality engineering experience.
• Understanding of drafting standards and basic manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of inspection techniques, including CMM and manual measurements with associated statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of Excel or related spreadsheet software.
• Ability to lead with a strong interest in positively impacting change.
• Enthusiasm with a track record for innovative and creative problem‑solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of professional quality engineering experience in the automotive or a related high‑precision industry.
• Proven track record in automotive engine machine shops or high‑volume CNC manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (TS), or equivalent global Quality Management Systems.
• Advanced proficiency in CMM programming, with a preference for PC‑DMIS.
• Demonstrated success in the implementation, auditing, or continuous improvement of quality management systems.
• Practical application of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Skilled in statistical analysis, including SPC and basic process capability studies.
• Comprehensive understanding of diverse manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal forming, plastics, and composites.
• Functional 3D design and drafting capabilities using Solid Works or equivalent CAD software.
• Expertise in interpreting GD&T in strict accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Technical knowledge of metallurgical…