Project Quality Engineer

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an upbeat Project Quality Engineer to lead quality across multiple complex projects in a fast-paced setting. The role ensures requirements align with business strategies and are applied consistently to achieve safe, efficient outcomes and high customer satisfaction.

Approximately 50% onsite and 50% remote work. The position emphasizes collaboration with customers and regional teams, with focus on data-driven quality improvements using analytics and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to write and produce technical reports and coordinate audits.
• Proven skills in quality improvement techniques (RCA, 8D, A3).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office; data-driven with Power BI/AI tools preferred.
• Ability to travel 50% or more domestically, with potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RCA investigations with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and complete project quality plans to meet requirements.
• Support Quality Gate reviews and perform pre-gate quality assessments.
• Track project quality benchmarks and provide monthly performance reports.
• Ensure project activities align with contractual quality requirements and the Dematic Quality Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement and address process or plan deviations.
• Partner with regional teams to improve product quality and process execution.
• Use advanced analytics to identify trends, speed up RCA investigations, and support data-informed quality improvements.

Skills

RCA investigations

Quality plans

Quality gates

Performance reporting

QMS compliance

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

AI tools

Job description

Dematic is seeking an upbeat self-starter to join our winning team as a Project Quality Engineer. This role offers a chance to lead quality across several complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting. The Project Quality Engineer will confirm that project quality requirements align with business strategies. They will ensure consistent and accurate application of these requirements throughout the project. The goal is to achieve the stated requirements safely and efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction. The role involves collaborating with customers regularly (approximately 50% onsite and 50% remote) to share updates on critical quality indicators and quality gates.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $84,750 - $124,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Lead and manage RCA investigations with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and complete project quality plans to meet requirements.
• Support Quality Gate reviews and perform pre-gate quality assessments.
• Track project quality benchmarks and provide monthly performance reports.
• Ensure project activities align with contractual quality requirements and the Dematic Quality Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement and address process or plan deviations.
• Partner with regional teams to improve product quality and process execution.
• Use advanced analytics to identify trends, speed up RCA investigations, and support data-informed quality improvements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.
• Preferred minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in similar role
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred
• Project Management experience preferred
• Proven ability to write and produce technical reports and ability to coordinate internal and external quality audits
• Proven skills in quality improvement techniques (i.e. RCA, A3, 8D)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong capabilities in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Data-driven and capabilities in using Power BI, AI, and/or other data capture tools is preferred
• Ability to travel 50% or more (as required) domestically, with potential international travel #LI-JR1 KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.