QA/Process Engineer II

Are you passionate about driving process improvements and cost-saving initiatives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Are you ready to lead projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across multiple production cells? 

If you answered yes … we should talk! 

Tell Manufacturing, an ASSA ABLOY brand is growing and we are looking for a QA/Process Engineer II to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is an on-site position supporting daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across our facility. 

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our QA/Process Engineer II? 
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. 

You would also: 

• 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. 

The Skills and Experience You 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. 

What we offer!  
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:  

• 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