Quality Engineer I - Launch Your Career in Lean & SPC

Key People; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Ellwood City, PA is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer ready to learn and grow in manufacturing. You'll support the Quality Management System, participate in Lean projects, and help drive continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving.

Recent graduates or those with limited experience are encouraged to apply. A two-year technical degree in Quality or related field is considered; a four-year degree is welcome.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Quality, Statistical Analysis, or related area is required.
• Recent graduates or early-career candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System and quality standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist internal quality audits and corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Support SPC initiatives and data-driven improvement.
• Create graphs, reports, diagrams, and documentation.
• Investigate problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Quality mindset

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Two-year technical degree in Quality or related field

Four-year technical degree welcomed

Tools

MS Excel

Statistical software

SPC software

Job description

Key People in Ellwood City, PA is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer ready to learn and grow in manufacturing. You'll support the Quality Management System, participate in Lean projects, and help drive continuous improvement through data analysis and problem solving.

Recent graduates or those with limited experience are encouraged to apply. A two-year technical degree in Quality or related field is considered; a four-year degree is welcome.