Quality & CI Associate — Lean Ops Support

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc.; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 3,168,480 - 3,306,240; Full time

Job summary

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Assistant (1st Shift) to support the facility's quality management system and drive Lean initiatives.

This full-time role partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to perform inspections, analyze data, and advance safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and data-driven with experience in QA, manufacturing, and reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related inspection equipment.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final product inspections to verify conformance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality audits throughout the manufacturing process and communicate findings to production leadership.
• Identify, document, and support resolution of quality concerns, nonconforming materials, and process deviations.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA/CPAR) investigations through data collection, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, audit documentation, calibration records, and quality system documentation.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and proper use of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Participate in customer, supplier, and third-party quality audits as required.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, 5S programs, and waste reduction activities throughout the facility.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standardized work instructions, visual controls, and process documentation.
• Participate in structured problem-solving activities utilizing tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, A3 Thinking, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support the implementation and validation of process improvements designed to enhance product quality, increase productivity, and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns and improve process consistency.
• Assist with new product introductions, process validations, and operational improvement projects.
• Maintain plant quality metrics, KPI dashboards, and performance tracking tools.
• Provide cross-functional support and cross-train within quality-related functions to ensure departmental coverage.
• Support annual physical inventory activities and other operational initiatives as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support customer visits, supplier audits, intercompany quality initiatives, and training programs.
• Work in production environments and perform overtime or flexible scheduling as business needs require.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read engineering drawings

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Time management

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Assistant (1st Shift) to support the facility's quality management system and drive Lean initiatives.

This full-time role partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to perform inspections, analyze data, and advance safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and data-driven with experience in QA, manufacturing, and reading engineering drawings.