Quality Engineer

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement at the Harahan, LA facility. You will lead root-cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and develop PFMEA, control plans, and SPC to ensure first-pass quality and world-class customer experience.

You will partner with Operations and Engineering, apply data-driven decisions, and stay current with industry best practices. Some travel and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Plastic, Industrial Technology, or related field) and minimum 2 years as Quality/Process Engineer in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated hands-on process improvement on the factory floor.
• Strong statistical analysis skills (Process Capability, Gage R&R, ANOVA) and data visualization (Pareto charts).
• Proficiency in project management, meeting timelines and business priorities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on quality support for plant operations by addressing daily production and customer quality issues.
• Manage non-conforming materials, dispositions, and reviews.
• Develop and maintain quality tools, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Analyze quality metrics and drive improvements with Operations and Engineering.
• Champion lean quality projects aligned to critical success factors.
• Create and maintain scalable quality documentation and workflows.
• Research and adopt new quality technologies and best practices.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Data visualization

Project management

ISO 9001

Minitab

JMP

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

InfinityQS

Minitab

JMP

Job description

We are looking for a highly hands-on and process-focused Quality Engineer to drive continuous quality improvement within our internal fabrication operations, specifically supporting our ThermoDrive Belt Assembly facility in Harahan, LA. This role is crucial for maximizing product quality, minimizing internal defects, and ensuring a world-class customer experience.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Intralox

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on quality support for plant operations by responding to daily production and customer quality issues, managing non‑conforming materials, and providing timely dispositions and reviews. Develop and maintain quality tools, processes, and systems (including PFMEA, control plans, SPC activities) that support consistent fabrication performance and product quality. Lead structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) to address customer complaints, audit findings, and internal quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions. Analyze and report quality performance metrics (cost of poor quality, customer complaints, non‑conformances, scrap) and implement improvements through data‑driven decisions and collaboration with Operations and Engineering. Champion quality improvement projects that support organizational critical success factors and objectives. Build quality system documentation and workflows appropriate for an environment that is scalable, lean, and not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy. Research new quality technologies and implement into our environment. Stay current with industry best practices and assist in adopting internally. Support new product introductions, process changes, and manufacturing readiness activities to ensure effective transition into production. Provide leadership by guiding and supporting the team to independently assess priorities, identify risks, and drive actions to closure, while effectively partnering with remote leaders and cross‑functional teams. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support plant and organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Plastic, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical field) Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Quality or Process Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment Technical Expertise Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on process improvement on the factory floor Strong statistical analysis skills (including Process Capability Studies, Gage R&R, ANOVA) and data visualization (e.g., Pareto Charts) Skilled in applying project management principles, ensuring alignment with timelines and business priorities Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, InfinityQS, Statistical Software (Minitab, JMP) Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

Additional Skills

• A high level of comfort working directly with production operators and supervision An enthusiasm for creating sustainable quality solutions Demonstrated record of self‑management, teamwork, and trust Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, operations groups, customers, suppliers, and contractors

What will make you stand out

• Professional quality certifications (ASQ CQE, Green Belt, etc.)
• Experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience solving complex, multi discipline root cause analyses
• Passion for learning and growing fellow team members

Additional information

• Ability to travel domestically (~10%)
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and overtime when required
• Work Environment: Primarily office and shop floor; supporting multiple shift operations, with occasional weekend production