Quality Engineer

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems.

OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW's 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

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Overview:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting end-to-end execution of the Midland Quality Assurance Program. This role is based in our Houston, TX repair and remanufacturing facility. It is the primary quality point of contact for the site and regulatory bodies. This role involves driving technical excellence through advanced data analysis. You will serve as a technical advisor and coach across all functional departments including operations, supply chain, customer service, and engineering-to ensure the integrity and continuous improvement of Midland's products and services.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain the Midland Quality Assurance Program, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards including but not limited to AAR M-1003.
• Lead the gathering and analysis of complex data sets within the quality function to support manufacturing operations, supply chain visibility, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize advanced quality and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis) to identify, rectify, and prevent systemic quality issues.
• Drive the implementation of permanent corrective actions and process enhancements to reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Coach and develop talent within the organization especially as it relates to quality in support of Midland's products and services
• Interact with the ERP (Oracle) system and manage the material movement on inspected goods
• Accountable for developing and monitoring quality processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area
• Work safely following all established policies and rules
• Completes all job specific training
• Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area
• Performs other duties to achieve overall business unit metrics
• Supports all aspects of on-site quality needs by Houston facility personnel

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities:

• Work independently with limited supervison
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest and direct communication style.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• A natural understanding of materials and mechanical principles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to facilitate activities necessary to a project's completion
• Understanding of basic ERP software such at Oracle

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required with prefernce for Mechanical Engineering, or other technically related field
• Preference of at least 2 years of prior experience in a similiar role/position
• Certifications in one or more of the following a plus: ASQ CQE, ASQ CQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
• Require experience using Microsoft 365 product suite

Pysical Demands and Environmnetal Conditions

• This position is performed in a combination of…