Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - (Texas)

LiquidStack is a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions supporting high-performance computing and AI-driven data center environments. We are seeking a Quality Engineer – Manufacturing to support production quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This hands-on role supports manufacturing quality, supplier defect tracking, and new product introduction activities. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly environment and demonstrates LiquidStack’s core behaviors: Flexible, Collaborative, Driven, Agile, Customer-Centric, and Attentive.

• Own and execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes.
• Maintain inspection checklists, documentation, and quality records.
• Support first-pass yield improvement initiatives.
• Ensure product labeling and release documentation meet quality standards.

• Support root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
• Assist in documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

• Track and document incoming supplier defects.
• Communicate quality concerns with Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Support supplier corrective action follow-up.

• Participate in NPI builds and validation activities.
• Support development of inspection plans and documentation updates.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain calibration tracking system.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of quality experience in manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience supporting root cause investigations.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in Excel.

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, Green Belt, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, control plans, PFMEA, and inspection planning.
• Prior experience in electro-mechanical assembly, capital equipment manufacturing, or data center/thermal systems environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and document control workflows.

• Hands-On & Practical: Comfortable working directly on the production floor and engaging operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Looks for root causes, not symptoms; drives solutions, not just documentation.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains rigorous standards in review, documentation, and inspection.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned quality processes and follows through to closure.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works well across teams with clarity, professionalism, and consistency.

• Primarily based on manufacturing floor 
• Must follow all plant safety requirements and use PPE where required.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require standing/walking for extended periods

• Please note that the selected candidate for this position may be subject to a pre-employment background check and/or drug testing in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• LiquidStack is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.