Quality Engineer

Lanco Group; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lanco Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement of our quality systems, standards, and processes within manufacturing operations.

This role partners cross-functionally to manage corrective actions, support ISO 9001 compliance, and improve product quality while strengthening supplier and customer satisfaction through data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions; Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics

Responsibilities

• Create and improve quality standards, methods, and processes.
• Manage SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures.
• Participate in receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
• Execute quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco’s supply base.
• Contribute to design improvements to meet quality expectations and performance specifications.
• Lead ISO9001 audit preparation and foster its principles throughout the company.
• Draw insights from warranty claims and create corrective actions to reduce costs.
• Develop quality metrics reflecting business needs and allocate QC resources.
• Communicate quality concerns across teams to gain support and action.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and safety policies.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Measurement devices

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Kansas

14741 W 106th St

Lenexa, KS 66215, USA

Broderson Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement of quality systems, standards, and processes within our manufacturing operations. This role partners cross‑functionally to manage corrective actions, support ISO 9001 compliance, improve product quality, and strengthen supplier and customer satisfaction through data‑driven problem solving.

What You'll Do:

• Creation and/or continuous improvement of company quality standards, methods, and processes.
• Management of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to their root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures
• Active participation in internal quality processes including but not limited to receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
• Execution of quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco’s supply base
• Participate in efforts to continuously improve product designs to bolster the achievement of quality expectations and strengthen product performance specifications
• Lead ISO9001 audit preparation among internal departments and foster the proper implementation of ISO9001 principles throughout the company
• Draw insights from the “voices of the customer” reflected in warranty claims and create corrective actions to reduce warranty costs
• Development of quality metrics to reflect business needs and ensure proper allocation of quality control resources
• Effective communication both inter- and intra-company to increase awareness of quality concerns and solicit the support of appropriate resources
• Remain compliant with all regulatory bodies and company policies as they apply to safe, environmentally conscious work practices, eliminating and/or reducing exposure to liability
• Prepares and presents site-based quality reports on a monthly basis

Do You Have?

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems
• Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and paint systems
• Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
• Ability to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
• Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment
• Ability to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics
• Ability to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems
• Ability to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without no

What You'll Need:

• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four‑year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics

AND/OR:

• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of applicable work experience.

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding.

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors.

The base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location.

• competitive pay
• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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