Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Night Shift
International Motors · San Antonio, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at International Motors (automotive) in San Antonio, TX.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, ISO 9001
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $90k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 120 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 119 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$121k, from 25 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- Lean 31%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
- FMEA 28%
- ✓ New product launch 28%
- Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: International Motors in San Antonio
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requirements
for worldwide distribution. Design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products. Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary. May assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e., ISO, or other mfg stds). As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027. This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements. Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.
Responsibilities
Managing Root Cause Analysis requests from customers and/or suppliers Examining and determining actions for non-conforming materials Attending and representing organization in production meetings Using problem solving tools to ensure root cause correction Evaluate and/or use technical equipment or train members on usage Understand and able to conduct regular product/process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards Develop and implement Quality procedures to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and Headquarter
requirements
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and quality system Reporting KPIs to management and present in large cross functional group settings Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality Collaborate with operation teams to identify areas for quality improvement Assist in the development of training material for quality assurance and other departmentsManaging Root Cause Analysis requests from customers and/or suppliers Examining and determining actions for non-conforming materials Attending and representing organization in production meetings Using problem solving tools to ensure root cause correction Evaluate and/or use technical equipment or train members on usage Understand and able to conduct regular product/process audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards Develop and implement Quality procedures to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and Headquarter
requirements
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and quality system Reporting KPIs to management and present in large cross functional group settings Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality Collaborate with operation teams to identify areas for quality improvement Assist in the development of training material for quality assurance and other departments Minimum
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of Engineering and Quality Assurance experience OR Master's degree and no experience OR At least 3 years of Engineering and Quality Assurance experience Additional
Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Knowledge and proficiency in using problem solving tools, quality tools, and working within prescribed quality systems Able to be self-manage and work with colleagues well within the plant, suppliers and customers Familiar with new model launches and the role that Quality completes during new model Understanding line calls and how to control incoming stock, the production line and the shipping area Proficient with Office 365 tools, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience. Company Overview About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth. About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our com
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Position Overview International is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer - Night Shift This role will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standard
