Quality & Test Engineer
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LocationAustin, TX
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentLast Energy, Engineering
Company size51–200 people
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
2-5 years of engineering experience
Solid grounding in engineering fundamentals: GD&T, basic statistics, and root cause methodologies (5-Why, fishbone, etc.)
Comfort reading and marking up engineering drawings and CAD models
Genuine interest in moving into (or further into) quality engineering as a discipline
Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and driving corrective actions across teams
Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
Skills
GD&T
statistics
root cause analysis
SPC
FMEA
CAPA
About the role
Last Energy is seeking a Quality & Test Engineer to help manage the quality processes underpinning our manufacturing scale-up. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality. A strong engineering generalist who can apply core mechanical, manufacturing, or systems engineering fundamentals to root cause analysis, inspection planning, and process control will thrive in this role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Support inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and work instructions for fabricated and assembled components
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Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for nonconformances found in receiving, fabrication, or assembly
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Partner with manufacturing and design engineering on tolerance stack-up, process capability (Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC)
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Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections, supplier audits, and first article inspection reviews
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Help develop and execute test programs for procured or fabricated items requiring additional verification beyond standard receiving inspection (e.g., functional, performance, or environmental testing)
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Contribute to build-out of Last Energy’s formal quality management system, including alignment with Applicable Industry Quality Standards
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Participate in design and process FMEAs alongside engineering counterparts
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Maintain quality records, documentation control, and traceability for safety-related components
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Translate quality data into practical engineering recommendations for the manufacturing and development teams
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
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2-5 years of engineering experience — this may be in design, manufacturing, test, or process engineering; formal quality experience is not required
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Solid grounding in engineering fundamentals: GD&T, basic statistics, and root cause methodologies (5-Why, fishbone, etc.)
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Comfort reading and marking up engineering drawings and CAD models
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Genuine interest in moving into (or further into) quality engineering as a discipline
•
Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and driving corrective actions across teams
•
Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus