Lead Quality Engineer - Lean, Data-Driven QC Leader

Strong Hold; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage with annual increases

Performance-based annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Company paid life, short- & long-term

Paid time off

Job summary

Strong Hold is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to guide and continuously improve our quality systems, ensuring products meet internal standards and customer needs. This role acts as a technical leader for the quality management system and collaborates with production, engineering, sourcing, and leadership teams.

The position emphasizes Lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional cooperation to enhance product quality and reduce waste across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a quality engineering role within manufacturing.
• Engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Experience implementing Lean and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading quality initiatives in production.
• Experience managing quality technicians or junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of QMS and manufacturing quality processes.
• Experience conducting process capability studies and statistical analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with manufacturing data, quality metrics, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection methods, testing procedures, and process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry quality standards.
• Guide and mentor a team of quality technicians to help them become true partners to the broader manufacturing organization.
• Lead preparation for and execution of third-party quality audits and certifications.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and quality records that support effective quality management and traceability.
• Drive Lean quality initiatives aimed at reducing defects, improving process capability, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Utilize Lean tools such as RCA, SPC, and VSM to resolve complex quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Strong Hold is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to guide and continuously improve our quality systems, ensuring products meet internal standards and customer needs. This role acts as a technical leader for the quality management system and collaborates with production, engineering, sourcing, and leadership teams.

The position emphasizes Lean principles, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional cooperation to enhance product quality and reduce waste across the organization.