Quality Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Sedalia, MO location. This role directly impacts the performance and reliability of products, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments while leading process improvements and troubleshooting quality issues.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, alongside extensive background in quality systems within manufacturing. Benefits include health programs and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant quality experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of MS Office experience with intermediate Excel skills.
• 1+ year experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document process improvements for quality.
• Initiate and maintain quality documentation.
• Manage quality issues with suppliers and on the production floor.
• Support internal and external audits for ISO compliance.

Skills

Quality Systems & Compliance

Structured Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Documentation Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Location

Sedalia, MO

Job Overview

Step into a Quality Engineer role with Gardner Denver – Industrial Technology and Services, LLC, a division of Ingersoll Rand, where your work directly impacts product performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence at our Sedalia operation. You will help ensure products meet exacting quality standards while supporting the transformation of metal castings and raw materials into high‑performing products used around the world.

In this highly collaborative role you will serve as a key problem‑solving partner across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, customer service, warranty, and purchasing. Using the plant Quality Management System, you will respond to quality issues, lead root‑cause analysis, identify risks, and drive corrective and preventive actions that strengthen product reliability, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Process Development and Improvement: Develop, implement, and document process improvements to ensure quality and reliability. Lead new‑product introductions as the quality project lead representative.
• Documentation: Initiate and maintain documentation such as Process Control, Inspection logs, Visual Work Instructions, and ECNs to support process and manufacturing improvements.
• Quality: Develop and maintain departmental procedures supporting ISO certification, participate in internal and external audits, and support corrective actions.
• Suppliers: Respond to and investigate quality issues on the production floor or at the customer’s location, communicate with suppliers on non‑conforming material, and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant quality experience (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree).
• 3+ years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience with MS Office, including intermediate Excel skills.
• 1+ year of experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.

Core Competencies

• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Develop, maintain, and support quality procedures and documentation in line with ISO certification and customer expectations.
• Structured Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Respond to quality issues, investigate non‑conformances, apply root‑cause analysis tools, and drive CAPA to improve product reliability.
• Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support
• Identify production concerns, develop and document process improvements, partner with manufacturing to strengthen quality and operational performance.
• Cross‑Functional & Supplier Collaboration
• Work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, customer service, warranty, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Documentation, Data & Systems Proficiency
• Create, maintain, and manage quality‑related documentation—including controls, inspection logs, visual instructions, ECNs, and CAPA records—while utilizing MS Office, Excel, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree or some college with relevant quality engineering experience.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQT, CQE, CQM, or CRE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Travel and Work Arrangements

• Base onsite in Sedalia, MO.
• Travel anticipated is less than 10%.

What We Offer

Ingersoll Rand offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower employees with tools and support necessary to take charge of their health and well‑being. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, robust 401(k) plan, paid time off and employee stock grant.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ingersoll Rand is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.