Quality Engineer

Kinsley Power Systems; Independence, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Quality Engineer in Independence, MO to oversee quality assurance processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies to enhance product quality. You will work with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure customer specifications are met and elevate our quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years experience, and knowledge of regulatory requirements; Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Experience with quality audits and regulatory compliance; ISO 9001:2015 preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain quality assurance procedures; ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform regular audits of production processes to address deviations.
• Liaise between customer, operations, engineering and business teams to meet specs.
• Collect and analyze data; prepare reports on quality performance metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, customer and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Lead projects to improve product quality and process efficiency.

Skills

Quality audits

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $104,700 - $157,800
Schedule: 9/80 schedule
Relocation Available - preference will be giving to local candidates.

Focus: The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance product quality. Your work will help us achieve our goal of exceeding customer expectations and maintaining our reputation for excellence.

Quality Engineer Essential Job Functions:

• Create and maintain comprehensive quality assurance procedures while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform regular audits of production processes/products to identify and address any deviations from the standards.
• Serve as liaison between customer, operations, engineering, and business teams to ensure that products are built and delivered in accordance with customer specifications.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare detailed reports on quality performance metrics.
• Work closely with engineering, production, customer, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Lead projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.

Quality Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree* in Engineering
• Minimum three years of relevant experience
• Experience in quality audits and regulatory compliance; ISO 9001:2015 certification preferred.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

Strong Careers Grow Here

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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