Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope is hiring a Quality Engineer to support the Lafayette, IN shop floor operations. You will identify defects, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams to ensure defect prevention and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor engagement, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with production teams to maintain high quality standards consistent with the quality strategy.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Basic quality tools knowledge (root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Exposure to shop floor environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document defects on the shop floor and trace similar issues in previously built units.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate non-conformance data effectively.
• Perform root cause analysis and investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Proactive approach toward defect prevention and quality improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices focused on defect prevention, variation reduction, and waste elimination.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and engage with production teams.
• Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capability to document problems and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Onsite Services Admin Professional Lafayette, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1394

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Location: Lafayette, IN (onsite)

Position Overview

The Quality Department is seeking a motivated candidate, ranging from 2 to 5 years of experience, to support quality initiatives. This role focuses on identifying defects on the shop floor, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively. The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in both proactive quality assurance (defect prevention) and reactive problem-solving (real-time issue investigation), ensuring high-quality standards aligned with quality strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and document defects on the shop floor and trace similar issues in previously built units.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate non-conformance data effectively.
• Perform root cause analysis and investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Proactive approach toward defect prevention and quality improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices focused on defect prevention, variation reduction, and waste elimination.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and engage with production teams.
• Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capability to document problems and propose practical solutions.
• Understanding of different stakeholder perspectives while analyzing issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Basic understanding of quality tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and shop floor environment preferred.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.