Manufacturing Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead quality and process improvement initiatives on the shop floor. You will drive problem solving, lean practices, and data-driven decisions to integrate customer requirements into the manufacturing culture.

You will coordinate audits, support CAR systems, and guide cross-functional teams in APQP, FMEA, and control plans for critical processes and customer projects. The role demands hands-on leadership and strategic quality focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or metallurgy; ASQ QE preferred.
• Seven years of quality leadership and hands-on improvement on shop floor.
• Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt and lead auditor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to establish best-in-class quality culture and process control.
• Collaborate with directors to implement continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Support corrective action system and drive buy-in for improvements.
• Communicate process control concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Lead quality metrics and daily collaboration across departments.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits and layered process audits.
• Participate in APQP, FMEA, and control plan development for key processes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Process Engineering to review manufacturability and part tolerances.
• Provide engineering support to ensure consistent application of quality techniques.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Minitab

Statistical analysis

GD&T

Root cause analysis

APQP

FMEA

8D problem solving

Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Metallurgy

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lead Auditor ISO 9001/AS9100

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead quality and process improvement initiatives on the shop floor. You will drive problem solving, lean practices, and data-driven decisions to integrate customer requirements into the manufacturing culture.

You will coordinate audits, support CAR systems, and guide cross-functional teams in APQP, FMEA, and control plans for critical processes and customer projects. The role demands hands-on leadership and strategic quality focus.