Quality Engineer I: Lean Manufacturing & Improvement

Milbank | Energy at Work; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Kansas City is seeking a Quality Engineer I to ensure product quality and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in quality-related work, particularly in manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading kaizen events, auditing quality systems, and developing best practices for continuous improvement. This position offers growth opportunities within the quality team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality or manufacturing or four to six years of equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in quality-related work, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of basic quality core tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality-related kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Implement and maintain the Quality Accountability Cycle.
• Audit quality management systems and vendor parts inspection procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Manufacturing

Tools

Control Plans

FMEA

SPC

Blueprint reading

Job description

A leading energy company in Kansas City is seeking a Quality Engineer I to ensure product quality and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in quality-related work, particularly in manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading kaizen events, auditing quality systems, and developing best practices for continuous improvement. This position offers growth opportunities within the quality team.