ELLWOOD ยท 2 days ago
Quality Engineer
Navasota, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expELLWOOD is a company focused on manufacturing quality, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer to support product quality across forging, heat treat, and machining operations. The role involves interpreting customer specifications, performing inspections, and collaborating with production teams to improve process capability and reduce defects.
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Responsibilities
Support product quality across forging, heat treat, and machining operations through inspection, monitoring, and problem resolution
Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and quality requirements to ensure accurate execution in shop orders and inspection plans
Perform and/or oversee dimensional and visual inspections; analyze trends to proactively identify risks
Develop and maintain inspection documentation, work instructions, and quality procedures
Review and approve incoming material, certificates of conformance, and product disposition decisions
Lead or support First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAPs, and customer quality submissions
Collaborate with production teams to reduce defects and improve process capability
Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 and customer audits
Maintain calibration and pyrometry compliance as applicable
Communicate quality issues clearly to internal teams and customers
Uphold safety and compliance with OSHA and company policies at all times
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality principles in a heavy industrial or forging environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances (GD&T a plus)
Experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges; CMM or laser/light scanning experience is a plus
Working knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools
Confidence making quality decisions that impact cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SPC or statistical tools experience is a plus
Engineering Degree
Experience range flexible: typically 5+ years in a manufacturing quality role; forging or aerospace experience strongly preferred
Preferred
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 preferred
NDT experience or certification is a plus (Level III may be required for advanced roles)
Company
ELLWOOD
ELLWOOD is a family company. We were founded in 1910 by David A. Evans and his brother, Jonathan A. Evans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Davis
CFO
Carrie Rust
Chief Human Resources Officer
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