Are you a driven Quality Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver to join our team in Brenham, TX and play a key role in improving product quality and driving continuous improvement across our operations. In this role, you’ll lead quality investigations, analyze key performance metrics, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) that directly enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, strengthen our quality systems, and support ISO 9001 compliance. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning problems, influencing outcomes, and driving long-term quality improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Customer and Internal Quality Leadership

• Serve as the primary quality contact for customer complaints, warranty returns, and hub quality issues.
• Lead investigations into internal quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances using structured problem-solving tools.
• Drive containment actions, holds, quarantines, and corrective actions to closure.
• Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for quality improvements throughout the organization.

Quality Systems Ownership

• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Own internal audits and support external audits.
• Maintain calibration systems and quality documentation.
• Drive CAPA activities and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain the quality manual and support continuous improvement of quality processes.

Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain quality metrics and dashboards to identify trends and drive proactive improvements.
• Lead regular quality reporting and provide feedback regarding overall quality system health to operations and leadership team
• Facilitate daily quality concerns, Red Lights, weekly MRB reviews, and quality action tracking.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, warranty costs, and overall Cost of Quality.
• Lead quality improvement projects and preventive actions based on data and trends.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and lead root cause investigations using 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Promote quality awareness and training throughout the facility.
• Support the future development and leadership of Quality Technicians as the quality organization grows.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and present findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, including annual savings targets, through data-driven analysis and process improvements.
  

Who You Are:

You are a hands-on problem solver who enjoys balancing technical investigation with the day-to-day disciplines required to maintain an effective quality system. You are comfortable leading teams, presenting to customers and leadership, and driving issues to closure. You understand that quality excellence requires both proactive improvement and consistent execution of foundational quality processes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA systems.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with Power BI and quality metrics reporting.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Experience with welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or programming languages such as Python
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Previous experience leading quality technicians or quality teams.
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

​We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Are you a driven Quality Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver to join our team in Brenham, TX and play a key role in improving product quality and driving continuous improvement across our operations. In this role, you’ll lead quality investigations, analyze key performance metrics, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) that directly enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, strengthen our quality systems, and support ISO 9001 compliance. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning problems, influencing outcomes, and driving long-term quality improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.