Quality Engineer

About Us:
Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, and medical, among countless others. We work together in a collaborative, supportive manner. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we have ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing quality systems across injection molding, machining, and extrusion operations. This role focuses on inspection effectiveness, defect prevention, root cause analysis, corrective action, and risk-based quality planning in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements. The Quality Engineer works cross-functionally while leveraging SAP, High QA, QT9, and similar systems to drive data-driven quality performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support QMS processes including Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), MRB, CAPA, and Document Control

• Apply and support inspection planning, execution, and interpretation, including review of inspection results against drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria

• Review, approve, and maintain AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI)

• Apply risk-based thinking, including FMEA development and maintenance, to manufacturing and quality processes

• Perform structured root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D, 5 Why, and systemic CAPA methodologies

• Utilize SAP, High QA, QT9, or similar platforms for quality event tracking, CAPA management, and reporting

• Support process control, validation, and inspection strategy for injection molding, machining, and extrusion

• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, certification audits, and supplier quality activities

• Review supplier and customer documentation for compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement and defect reduction

• Support customer quality activities, including complaints, escapes, and corrective actions

• Promote a strong culture of quality, inspection discipline, and risk awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR/EAR-controlled technical data

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001

• Demonstrated understanding of:

• Inspection processes and result interpretation

• CAPA (full lifecycle effectiveness verification)

• AS9102 First Article Inspection

• Proficiency with SAP, High QA, QT9, or similar QMS/ERP platforms

• Strong understanding of GD&T and inspection methodologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred

• ASQ CQE in lieu of a college degree is acceptable

Work Environment

• Manufacturing floor and inspection areas

• Monday – Friday, standard business hours

• High interaction with production teams

Standard Employment Statement

Drake Plastics is a Tobacco / drug-free workplace. All applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.