Quality Engineer - Arcosa Wind Towers
Solve Problems. Drive Improvement. Protect the Customer.
Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving sustainable improvements. While this role will include hands-on involvement with inspections or reacting to defects, additionally we are looking for a strategic problem solver who can identify root causes, implement robust corrective actions, and improve processes that strengthen customer confidence.
What Youll Do
- Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Lean, and Six Sigma tools.
- Coach team members and inspectors on these methodologies to help support a culture of first-time quality.
- Assist in the design and improvement of quality control systems and processes; help strengthen policies and procedures, auditing practices and manufacturing standards across multiple plants (up to 50% travel to plants in NM, IA, and OK).
- Develop and implement effective containment, corrective, and preventive actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Analyze quality performance data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve process capability and product quality.
- Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
- Support customer quality concerns and communicate findings, corrective actions, and progress updates.
- Support Supplier Quality Team with the evaluation and/or qualification of new suppliers and materials.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical field.
- 8-10 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive sustainable results.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, welding, coatings, steel structures, or related industries.
- ISO 9001 experience.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification.