Quality and Document Control Analyst in Tracy, California at Vaughan Buckley Construction

Job Title

Quality & Industrial Engineering Analyst

Department

Manufacturing Engineering & Quality

Reports To

Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Manager

Role Summary

The Quality & Industrial Engineering Analyst supports manufacturing operations by applying data-driven analysis, industrial engineering techniques, and quality system tools to improve product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency in a modular construction environment.

This role focuses on fact-based decision making, root cause analysis, and documentation standardization, acting as a key enabler for Continuous Improvement initiatives across production lines.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify top contributors to downtime, rework, scrap, and recurring defects.
• Develop charts, dashboards, and reports to track performance by process, product, and line.
• Conduct time studies and video analysis to quantify:
  • Cycle time
  • Labor utilization
  • Sources of waste
• Provide actionable insights to support CI and engineering decisions.

Quality Engineering & Problem Solving

• Support the development and maintenance of key quality tools, including:
  • Control Plans
  • PFMEA / MFMEA
  • Inspection standards
  • First Article / First Part Approval (FPA/FAI)
• Coordinate and support root cause analysisusing structured methodologies:
  • A3
  • 5 Why
  • Fishbone
  • DMAIC
• Track and follow up corrective and preventive actions.

Customer & Internal Quality Support

• Assist with:
  • Customer complaints and warranty issues
  • Internal non-conformances (NCRs)
  • Field and production feedback
• Monitor internal defects, rework, scrap, and customer returns.
• Support investigations and data preparation for internal and external quality issues.

Industrial Engineering Support

• Perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Support workload balancing across stations and support lines.
• Identify opportunities to improve:
  • Labor productivity
  • Material flow
  • Standard cycle times
• Provide IE support to manufacturing engineering and CI projects.

Documentation & Standardization

• Create and maintain manufacturing and quality documentation, including:
  • SOPs
  • Operator Work Instructions (OWIs)
  • Visual standards
  • Travelers and inspection checklists
• Consolidate and control engineering changes across documents.
• Ensure documentation supports production, training, and compliance needs.

Cross-Functional & CI Support

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, CI, Production, Programming, and Quality.
• Support Kaizen events with data preparation, analysis, and follow-up tracking.
• Assist with implementation and sustainment of standard work and quality controls.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate, visual, and actionable performance dashboards
• Updated and standardized process and quality documentation
• Fact-based root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and process stability

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field or 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or industrial engineering roles.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, charts, basic statistical analysis).
• Practical knowledge of:
  • Control Plans
  • PFMEA
  • Root cause analysis tools
  • Industrial engineering fundamentals

Preferred

• Experience in assembly processes or building products.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience performing time studies and process mapping.
• Exposure to ERP, MES, or data collection systems.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clear written and visual communication
• Organized and structured approach to documentation
• Ability to work on the shop floor and with production teams

Salary Range: 72,000 – 78,000