Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Our client, global supplier of advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and process solutions used in the semiconductor (chip manufacturing) industry. is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer you will be part of the Analytics & Metrology team supporting laboratory quality and compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a zero-defect mindset, strong root cause problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement using data and structured quality tools, which will align successfully in the organization.

Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer 
Location: Burnet, TX 78611
Salary: $85,500-$119,500 (flexible) + 10% Bonus 

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER ONLY!
 

What's the Job?

• Lead laboratory quality and compliance efforts by overseeing data integrity, audits, training, risk assessments, method validation, and quality systems to ensure reliable analytical testing.
• Investigate and solve quality issues by leading root cause analyses, managing deviations and contamination events, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future problems.
• Drive continuous improvement across lab operations using data, statistical tools, and cross-functional collaboration to improve testing processes, reduce variability, increase efficiency, and strengthen the overall quality culture.
• Provide analytical testing stability and improvement through statistical process control (SPC/SQC), trend analysis, and other quality methods that support accuracy and data stability.
• Serve as a lab-focused SME for quality concepts and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, RCA, FMEA), including training and expert guidance for critical excursions.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience with quality assurance in an analytical lab setting.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 or equivalent lab quality systems, including experience maintaining and improving quality systems.
• Experience with analytical method validation and investigations, including deviations, OOS/OOT, and contamination events.
• Hands-on familiarity with quality tools such as Pareto, FMEA, SPC/SQC, histograms, trend analysis, process mapping, design of experiments, cause-and-effect diagrams, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D/RCA).

What's in it for me?

• Generous 401(K) plan with an employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!