Quality Engineer I

Regal Rexnord Corp; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer I at our Radford, VA location to drive continuous improvement in product quality and process capability.

You will lead cross-functional Kaizen events, develop assembly documentation and in-process controls, and champion Lean practices such as Standard Work and Visual Management to reduce defects and variation. You will partner with manufacturing and quality teams to achieve customer quality levels below 2,500 PPM and first pass yield above 92%,

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and productivity.
• Ability to lead Kaizen events and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with quality systems, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement quality improvement plans and procedures to meet targets.
• Maintain technical knowledge in quality and lean manufacturing to support operations.

Skills

Kaizen events

Lean manufacturing

Quality engineering

FMEA

Poka-yoke

Visual management

Standard work

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview

Our Main Street location in Radford, VA is seeking a Quality Engineer I to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both internal and external product quality across assigned product lines. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to achieve key performance targets, including customer quality levels below 2,500 PPM and first pass yield greater than 92%.

The successful candidate will lead and facilitate Kaizen events to improve quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance. They will develop and maintain assembly documentation, workmanship standards, and in-process production controls that prevent defects and promote operational excellence. The role also supports training and development initiatives within the Quality team and manufacturing operations.

This position champions Lean Manufacturing principles through the application of Standard Work, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Visual Management, and variation reduction techniques to drive sustainable process improvements and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement quality improvement plans, procedures and processes necessary to achieve and maintain targeted quality performance goals
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge in the areas of quality and lean manufacturing to