Quality Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Industries Inc. is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to lead quality improvements across molding, stamping, assembly, plating, and related manufacturing operations in Saint Petersburg, FL.

You will drive defect prevention, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes APQP/AQP activities, process qualification, and building a culture of operational excellence while partnering with Operations and

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience within a quality environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality and process improvement activities.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, MSA, DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and capability analysis.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve process capability, product quality, productivity, and manufacturing yield.
• Monitor and analyze process performance using statistical tools and process metrics.
• Identify opportunities to reduce variation, defects, rework, scrap, and customer risk.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on manufacturing excellence and waste reduction.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems, Control Plans, and reaction plans.
• Lead process-level PFMEA development and ongoing risk reduction activities.
• Ensure process controls effectively detect and prevent defects.
• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and process validation activities.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for internal quality issues and process failures.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities using structured methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and A3.
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and sustain long-term improvements.
• Support containment activities and defect reduction efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Support AQP/APQP activities for new products, process changes, and manufacturing transfers.
• Lead quality planning activities associated with new equipment, tooling, and process qualifications.
• Approve and validate process capability studies and qualification packages.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations during equipment installation, launch, and production ramp-up.
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, standard work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Ensure quality documentation accurately reflects manufacturing processes and control strategies.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and compliance activities.
• Participate in quality system improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention rather than detection.
• Coach manufacturing teams on quality tools, process controls, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Participate in cross-functional quality improvement projects and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support talent development and technical capability growth within the Quality organization.

Skills

SPC

MSA

DOE

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process validation

Capability analysis

Root cause

CAPA

Excel

Minitab

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Process Quality Engineering (PQE) Position Summary The Process Quality Engineering (PQE) is responsible for improving and sustaining manufacturing process performance through defect prevention, process control, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. This role serves as the quality leader for internal manufacturing processes, partnering with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Engineering to improve yield, reduce scrap, increase process capability, and ensure products consistently meet quality requirements. The PQE utilizes data-driven decision making, structured problem solving, and quality engineering tools to identify process risks, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive sustainable improvements across molding, stamping, assembly, plating, and supporting manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in Advanced Quality Planning (AQP), process qualification activities, and building a culture of operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead initiatives to improve process capability, product quality, productivity, and manufacturing yield.
• Monitor and analyze process performance using statistical tools and process metrics.
• Identify opportunities to reduce variation, defects, rework, scrap, and customer risk.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on manufacturing excellence and waste reduction. Process Control & Risk Management
• Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems, Control Plans, and reaction plans.
• Lead process-level PFMEA development and ongoing risk reduction activities.
• Ensure process controls effectively detect and prevent defects.
• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and process validation activities. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for internal quality issues and process failures.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities using structured methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and A3.
• Verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and sustain long-term improvements.
• Support containment activities and defect reduction efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Support AQP/APQP activities for new products, process changes, and manufacturing transfers.
• Lead quality planning activities associated with new equipment, tooling, and process qualifications.
• Approve and validate process capability studies and qualification packages.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations during equipment installation, launch, and production ramp-up. Documentation & Quality Systems
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, standard work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Ensure quality documentation accurately reflects manufacturing processes and control strategies.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and compliance activities.
• Participate in quality system improvement initiatives across the organization. Quality Culture & Talent Development
• Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention rather than detection.
• Coach manufacturing teams on quality tools, process controls, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Participate in cross-functional quality improvement projects and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support talent development and technical capability growth within the Quality organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience within a quality environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality and process improvement activities.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, MSA, DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and capability analysis.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and Minitab.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.