Quality Engineer

PROENERGY; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Product Quality Engineer in Sedalia, MO to ensure quality across manufacturing and repair operations. You will lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement while interfacing with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 3+ years in quality engineering, and ISO 9001 experience. US work authorization is required; pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing, repair, or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with NCR management, RCA/CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret yield, defect, and process capability data.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineers and production teams to resolve quality issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations to analyze in-process defects, escapes, and process deficiencies.
• Support production by providing real-time quality engineering guidance while maintaining compliance and process discipline.
• Interface with Supplier Quality when supplier-related issues are identified in-house.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineers to initiate and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Support containment, root cause verification, and effectiveness reviews for supplier issues impacting production.
• Monitor and manage Nonconformance Report activity.
• Lead or facilitate RCA/CAPA using structured problem-solving methods.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor yield, defect trends, and process capability metrics.
• Identify adverse trends and initiate data-driven improvement actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Quality Management System requirements.
• Perform quality review and approval of Work Instructions and process plans (including MRO activities).
• Ensure frozen process control is maintained; evaluate and approve changes through formal change control processes.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

RCA/CAPA

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

NCR tracking system

Job description

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,

our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,

our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Position Summary

The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for ensuring product and process quality across manufacturing and repair operations. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality, driving defect reduction, process stability, and compliance to ISO 9001 requirements. The PQE leads root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure robust, repeatable processes.

Reports To:

Director Quality

Work Location:

2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations Quality Support

• Act as the quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineers and production teams to resolve quality issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations to analyze in-process defects, escapes, and process deficiencies.
• Support production by providing real-time quality engineering guidance while maintaining compliance and process discipline.

Supplier Quality Interface

• Interface with Supplier Quality when supplier-related issues are identified in-house.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to initiate and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Support containment, root cause verification, and effectiveness reviews for supplier issues impacting production.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Monitor and manage Nonconformance Report (NCR) activity.
• Lead or facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.

Process Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor yield, defect trends, and process capability metrics.
• Identify adverse trends and initiate data-driven improvement actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency.

Quality System & Compliance

• Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Perform quality review and approval of Work Instructions and process plans (including MRO activities).
• Ensure frozen process control is maintained; evaluate and approve changes through formal change control processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing, repair, or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with NCR management, RCA/CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret yield, defect, and process capability data.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbine manufacturing, power generation, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with frozen process control and formal change management systems.

Key Competencies

• Structured problem solving
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional communication

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.