Factory QA Engineer: KPI-Driven Quality & Process

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. is seeking aQuality Assurance Engineer to support in‑house manufactured finished products in Kenosha, WI. The role emphasizes defect prevention, containment, and data‑driven improvements across the shop floor and warehouse.

You will collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive quality metrics, establish KPIs for OEE, and maintain documentation compliant with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 3–5 years of experience in a Quality role.
• Certification may be required in some areas.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 9001 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Focus on defect identification, prevention, and elimination on the shop floor.
• Create factory-level KPIs to support OEE and operator engagement.
• Support non-conforming material processes (identification, segregation, disposition).
• Lead containment activity with inspectors on shop floor and warehouse.
• Participate in NPD teams to support product transitions to the shop floor.
• Maintain detailed quality performance reports and metrics.
• Communicate quality issues to Operations and lead process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

DMAIC

SPC

CPK

CAPA

Job description

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. is seeking aQuality Assurance Engineer to support in‑house manufactured finished products in Kenosha, WI. The role emphasizes defect prevention, containment, and data‑driven improvements across the shop floor and warehouse.

You will collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive quality metrics, establish KPIs for OEE, and maintain documentation compliant with regulatory requirements.