Quality Engineer

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kelco Industries, located in Woodstock, Illinois, is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality initiatives and manufacturing processes. The role involves continuous improvement, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with production and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with a strong background in quality tools and methodologies. Join us in delivering high-performance engineered components while enhancing our operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or quality environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Develop and maintain control plans and quality documentation.
• Implement quality systems and procedures.
• Investigate quality concerns and lead root cause analysis.
• Document inspection results and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality tools and methodologies

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience

Job description

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost-effective, high performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Description

Responsible for the generation of quality and continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, and operational efficiency. Duties include developing, maintaining, and improving Kelco’s quality standards and testing systems to reflect efficiency, reliability, and performance. Also responsible for investigation, documentation, and resolution of production and quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence. This role partners with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce defects, and support our overall manufacturing performance.

Essential Functions

• Support a safe work environment and follow Kelco safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as an APQP team member and support the development and maintenance of Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Floor Layout, Capability Studies, Gage R&R, SPC, IMDS, and Dimensional Layouts.
• Implement and maintain quality systems and procedures to ensure conformity, consistency, compliance, and accuracy in the production process.
• Develop, maintain, and update First Article Inspections (FAIs) and associated quality documentation.
• Develop and implement inspection methods and testing procedures to evaluate product quality and conformance.
• Ensure products adhere to Kelco and industry quality standards as well as customer specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and relevant teams and departments to evaluate and improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Investigate quality concerns and lead or support both root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve identified issues and prevent recurrence.
• Improve product quality by identifying opportunities and recommending process or product improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Document inspection results, findings, nonconformances, and corrective actions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for equipment safety, performance, and measurement system effectiveness related to product quality and inspection activities.
• Related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5 years related experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or quality environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, statistical process control, and preferred inspection methods.