Value Stream Product & Quality Engineer
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Own the mechanical design integrity of B-Series products by maintaining accurate drawings, specifications, and BOMs while evaluating production, field, and supplier issues to determine root causes and drive corrective actions. Execute engineering changes, lead structured root cause investigations using methods like 5 Why and Fishbone, and ensure containment and permanent fixes to eliminate recurrence. Serve as the primary technical authority for non-conforming products and NCR/MRB decisions, partnering with Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve defects and sustain improvements in first pass yield, defect reduction, and cost. Provide direct hands-on support to the production line, validate supplier components through First Article Inspection, and lead Kaizen activities focused on robustness and manufacturability within a zero defect culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- 8+ years of experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of Mechanical design principles
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing processes (machining, casting, assembly, etc.)
- Strong understanding of Material selection and machine elements
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD creation (Creo and AutoCAD or equivalent)
- Experience with BOM management and engineering change processes
- Experience with Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
- Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or value stream environment
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience applying Toyota Production System, Lean, or continuous improvement principles
- Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on elimination of root causes
- Ability to prioritize work based on business impact
- Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Ability to operate as the technical decision maker within a value stream
- High ownership mindset with accountability for product and quality outcomes
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