Lead Quality Engineer

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

top-tier medical, dental and vision

Disability

retirement plans with matching

generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to administer the Project Quality Plan and ensure quality programs are implemented across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations partners.

You will report to the Quality Manager and mentor project staff, promote a zero-incident culture, and drive continuous improvement through audits, corrective actions, and data-driven quality metrics on emerging industrial market projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• ABET accredited program is required.
• 3+ years of design engineering experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees clearly and timely.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
• Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and feedback.
• Support internal quality audits and surveillances, including reviewing documents, interviewing staff, and evaluating online audits.
• Provide admin support for audits and Quality Department initiatives and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
• Disseminate quality information at meetings.
• Mentor project staff and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Draft and manage Project Quality documentation and performance indicators.
• Collect and analyze quality data using statistical methods for proactive solutions.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Communication

Ethical conduct

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Quality

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of our emerging industrial market? Our safety culture is strong at Kiewit Engineering Group. As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project. You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with functions in engineering, all while supporting our procurement, construction, testing, and operations project partners.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group is a full-service consulting and engineering district of Kiewit, delivering construction-focused engineering services for all phases of development. Our clients recognize us for providing safe,high-qualityand constructible designs that yield certainty of outcome and outstanding value. Ourstaff’sexpertisespans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil,gasand chemical markets.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees in a clear and timely manner.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
• Maintain strong knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
• Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and constructive feedback.
• Support the planning and execution of internal quality audits and surveillances, including:
  • Reviewing required documentation and support materials
  • Interviewing project staff
  • Administering and evaluating online audit questionnaires to assess procedural compliance.
• Provide administrative support for audits, Quality Department initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
• Disseminate quality information by presenting at department and discipline meetings.
• Mentor project staff and actively promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Draft, maintain, and manage Project Quality documentation, including defined quality activities, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data using statistical methods to support proactive, data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringis required.
  • Degree must be from an ABET accredited program
  • 3+ years of design engineering experience is ideal.
• Proficient in the use of structured problem-solving and causal analysis methodologies.
• Ability to freely access all areas of active construction sites and work effectively in a variety of climates and environmental conditions.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to completing work correctly and efficiently the first time.
• Proven commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and professional responsibility.
• Demonstrated passion for safety, with the ability to actively support and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills, time management capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

Additional Benefits

• top-tier health care programs
• employee assistance programs
• retirement planning

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.