Quality Engineer Assistant (G-Project)

Location: Houston, TX

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer Assistant to support our Out of Box Audit (OBA) and manufacturing quality activities.

In this role, you will actively contribute to failure analysis, corrective action implementation, inspector certification, and cross-functional quality improvement initiatives within a high-volume production environment.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience in testing systems and quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

 OBA & Inspection Support

• Support and oversee daily activities of the OBA (Out of Box Audit) team

• Supervise onboarding and certification of OBA inspectors

• Regularly evaluate inspector competency levels and deliver training on new processes

• Provide direct technical guidance to the OBA team when required

      Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Initiate and lead immediate root cause analysis of OBA and test-related defects

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Test Engineering, and Quality teams

• Define the scope of potentially affected products

• Propose corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence

• Verify effectiveness and ensure no unintended product impact

      Reporting & Quality Monitoring

• Maintain and review OBA defect database accuracy

• Prepare and update analysis reports, especially in case of line-stopping issues

• Monitor key performance indicators, including:

  • OBA-related defect ratio

  • Recurrence rate of defects

  • Inspector certification status

       MRB & Test Coordination

• Support MRB (Material Review Board) technicians in analyzing production fallout

• Ensure appropriate test methods are applied

• Align testing methodologies with Test Engineering

       Cross-Functional Communication

• Maintain continuous communication with Quality and Test Engineering

• Provide clear updates on analysis results and improvement actions

• Escalate issues to the Quality Manager when required

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical (Technician-level) qualification

• Several years of experience with production test systems (e.g., IBM, Lenovo environments preferred)

• Strong hands-on knowledge of manufacturing testing processes

• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) is an advantage

• Basic English language skills

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills

• Ability to conduct thorough and consistent root cause investigations

• Proactive and improvement-driven mindset

• High stress tolerance and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document control systems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Commitment to continuous professional development

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• Cross-functional exposure within Quality and Engineering

• Professional development and certification support

• Competitive compensation package