QA​/Process Engineer II

Are you passionate about driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Are you ready to lead projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across multiple production cells?

If you answered yes … we should talk!

Tell Manufacturing, an ASSA ABLOY brand is growing and we are looking for a QA/Process Engineer II to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is an on-site position supporting daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across our facility.

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Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our QA/Process Engineer II?

The QA/Process Engineer II supports daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across multiple production cells in the Houston facility. This role leads cost-reduction initiatives, develops and improves manufacturing processes, and provides technical leadership to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality.

You would also:

* Identify, evaluate, and execute cost-reduction opportunities across manufacturing processes, materials, scrap, labor utilization, and tooling.

* Prepare ROI analyses, project justifications, and implementation plans for improvement projects.

* Track and report performance results after implementation.

* Ensure new products, engineering changes, and revisions are introduced into production efficiently and cost-effectively.

* Validate processes, conduct trials, and resolve issues prior to SOP.

* Lead cross-functional root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC).

* Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.

* Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

* Monitor equipment capability and stability through SPC and data analysis.

* Identify early signs of equipment deterioration and partner with Maintenance to plan repairs or upgrades.

* Address manufacturing and customer concerns involving product design, process capability, supplier components, or non-conforming material.

* Support PFMEA updates, control plans, and process flow mapping for multiple production cells.

* Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and non-conforming material.

* Champion lean manufacturing principles across assigned areas.

* Ensure 5S standards are followed and sustained.

* Manage mid-level capital and process improvement projects, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers.

* Support budgeting, timelines, vendor selection, and commissioning activities.

* Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

The Skills and Experience You Need:

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

* Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving metal fabrication, assembly, or commercial building products.

* Experience with continuous improvement, cost-reduction projects, process validation, and troubleshooting required.

* Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing operations, cell manufacturing, workflow design, and production statistics.

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and specifications.

* Proven experience leading cost-savings and process-improvement projects.

* Skilled in analyzing data to optimize throughput, yield, and labor efficiency.

* Proficient in problem-solving techniques (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC).

* Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering.

* Proficient in CAD tools;
Solid Works experience preferred.

* Mini Tab or similar statistical software experience preferred.

* Project management experience with capital or process initiatives preferred.

* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

* Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

* Ability to travel domestically and…