QA Technician Jobs in Houston, TX

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician II - Bakery Plant

  • H-E-B
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 1+ years of experience - Required Experience maintaining / using Quality Management System (e.g., documentation, quality work instructions, audit...

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Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician I - Snack Plant

  • HEB
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Responsibilities Job Summary: As a Manufacturing (Mfg) QA Technician I, you will provide support to the Plant to ensure quality and safety requirements are met....

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Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician II

  • HEB
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 1+ years of experience - Required Experience maintaining / using Quality Management System (e.g., documentation, quality work instructions, audit...

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Quality Control Analyst II

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Title: Quality Control Analyst II Location: Ft Worth TX Duration: 12+ Months Pay Rate: $28-30/hr Description: primary focus: Lab instrumentation PM/PC/PV and new qualification. special...

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Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Ready to put your skills as a reliable, detail-oriented professional to use and grow in your career? We're hiring quality assurance (QA) specialists and technicians right now. What's in it for...

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Batch Release Specialist, Quality Assurance Operations

  • Lonza
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Identifying and implementing improvements in the Quality Systems to boost compliance and efficiency....

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Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist

  • TEKsystems
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago

Join Our Team as a Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator! Are you passionate about healthcare quality and compliance? Do you thrive in a detail-oriented environment where your work directly...

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Shift Quality Technician

  • Owens Corning Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Shift Quality Technician Department: Roofing Production Reports to: Front Line Leader/Tech Leader FLSA Status: Primary Hourly, Non-Exempt Date: 9/19/2023 SUMMARY The Operation Quality Assurance...

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32)

  • Air National Guard Units
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies....

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Crow Holdings
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago

Position Summary The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for coordinating TCR development and quality directives by performing as an Owner's Field Representative for the TCR Senior...

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Quality Technician (ATM Warehouse) Houston, Tx

  • NCR Atleos
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago

About NCR Atleos NCR Atleos, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leader in expanding financial access. Our dedicated 20,000 employees optimize the branch, improve operational efficiency and maximize...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Cinemark
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 days ago

Join Our Team As part of our Cinemark Universe, you'll discover fun opportunities with real growth potential and plenty of perks. With 500+ theatres and nearly 6,000 screens; we're truly a global...

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1st Shift Operator/Quality Technician Wallisville

  • Manpower
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a 1st Shift Operator/Quality Technician | Wallisville to join their team. As a 1st Shift Operator/Quality Technician | Wallisville, you...

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Quality Assurance Technician 2nd Shift

  • Quva
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Our Quality Assurance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products....

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QA Specialist III (Mon-Thurs 11p-8a)

  • Lonza
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 days ago

What you will do: Verify the companys compliance with ISO/GMP quality system requirements and other regulatory guidance as appropriate....

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Houston, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.7%
High School or GED
17.3%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Houston, TX
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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