Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer is a hands‑on role supporting quality execution in a steel fabrication manufacturing environment. This position works directly on the production floor, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to ensure welding, coating, and product quality requirements are met. The role plays a key part in building and sustaining core quality systems while balancing production pace, compliance, and real‑world manufacturing constraints.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being on the floor, working closely with people, and solving problems in real time—not from behind a desk.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Develop, maintain, and ensure the execution of Victaulic TX. Prefabrication Facility Quality Management System (QMS) and quality control plans, programs, and policies.
• Maintain all necessary records and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards and company policy.
• Maintain material test reports (MTR), certificates of conformance (COC), and required customer certification documentation.
• Maintain the instrument testing and calibration program for all measuring equipment per ISO 9001 standards and company requirements.
• Provide oversight to the Supplier Qualification Program.
• Assist purchasing in the qualification of new suppliers and resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Assist with quality reviews of all major and/or critical suppliers.
• Facilitate audits of supplier manufacturing and quality systems as necessary.
• Oversee the inspection of material receipt and maintain the incoming material inspection program.
• Provide production quality support.
• Manage all product quality assurance programs and sign‑off on all product releases (internal and external).
• Develop and assist with method sheets documenting manufacturing procedures and establishing process controls.
• Perform in‑process inspections including dimensional verification, weld inspections, coating inspections, and non‑destructive testing (NDT) when required; maintain records of inspections and results.
• Oversee all product testing, audit, and inspection.
• Coordinate all off‑site testing (weld procedures, welder qualification, customer required testing, NDT, etc.) as required.
• Oversee all ISIR (initial sample inspection report) requirements and submission per company policy.
• Maintain customer product certification and inspection activities, championing the planning, completion of NDT, product inspection, and release including documentation.
• Interact directly with all customer representatives as directed by facility leadership.
• Assist with the training and certification of facility welders.
• Communicate and interact with shift supervisors, operations manager, and cross‑functional team regarding quality related issues.
• Conduct other job‑specific responsibilities as directed by the QA/CI manager.

• College degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment.
• Working knowledge of a manufacturing quality management system is a must.
• Good computer skills and experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless and alloy metals.
• Knowledgeable in both liquid and powder type coatings.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.