Quality Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Kentucky to ensure product quality meets standards and specifications. The role involves developing and optimizing quality processes, troubleshooting product failures, and leading continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering and over 2 years of quality-related experience. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 management systems and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality-related experience.
• Strong knowledge working with ISO 9001 or equivalent management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards.
• Develop and optimize procedures for quality and environmental systems.
• Troubleshoot product processes to enhance optimization.
• Serve as the main contact for customer and quality concerns.
• Review drawings for product specifications.
• Perform internal audits for improvement actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufactured and related components meet company quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations by monitoring product quality, analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement within the production process.

• Ensure conformance to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards is sustained.
• Maintain, develop, and optimize procedures and processes to support all quality and environmental systems.
• Troubleshoot product processes to identify failure modes and enhance optimization.
• Serve as the main focal point for customer and quality concerns and communications.
• Review drawings to ensure product specifications are utilized and accurate.
• Maintain and track KPI’s applicable to product and supplier performance.
• Perform internal audits to identify corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement.
• Update and develop work instructions & documents.
• Lead investigations using proven problem-solving techniques for quality, supplier, and internal issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams in support of all plant activities and goals.
• Participate in launch and validation activities for new and existing products.
• Identify, lead, and participate in continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Evaluate statistical data and generate reports as required.
• Contribute to all programs and requirements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment exists for all employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of quality related experience.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge working with ISO 9001 or equivalent management systems.