Lean Quality Engineer - Kaizen & Process Improvement

Quest Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will champion 5S, VSM, SMED, and Poka-Yoke, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce defects and improve productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP processes and PFMEA, control plans, and SPC/MSA. You will mentor teams and ensure compliance with quality systems, delivering measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen focus with hands-on implementation experience.
• Proficiency in 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and waste reduction.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP processes and quality tools such as PFMEA and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, SMED, Visual Management, and waste elimination.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects using PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC, MSA, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct internal audits & GEMBA Audits and preparing reports.
• Lead internal quality audits and support customer and supplier audits.
• Analyze quality metrics and implement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Train and mentor production teams on Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management system requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Poka-Yoke

TPM

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

8D

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will champion 5S, VSM, SMED, and Poka-Yoke, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce defects and improve productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP processes and PFMEA, control plans, and SPC/MSA. You will mentor teams and ensure compliance with quality systems, delivering measurable improvements.