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QA/Process Engineer II
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions. The QA/Process Engineer II supports daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across multiple production cells in the Houston facility.
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
What you’ll 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; SolidWorks experience preferred
- MiniTab 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 internationally up to 5-10% as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Program with company contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost-reductionmanufacturing processesprocess validationtroubleshootingdata analysisproblem-solving techniquesworkflow designGD&TSix SigmaSPC
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingproject management
Certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt