Quality Engineer — Lead Quality & Continuous Improvement

Kimball Electronics; Iowa; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Electronics is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead and support quality planning activities with customers and suppliers, driving continuous improvement across processes and products. You will guide Corrective Action activities, quality reporting, and act as a liaison between the customer and KEI.

The role requires hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience using statistical analysis tools (Chi-Square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC).
• Knowledge of GD&T and MSA preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, TS16949 quality standards.
• Lean Six Sigma understanding or certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning activities with customers and suppliers.
• Mentor and assist MRB and NPI processes and data reporting.
• Support corrective action activities and customer communications.
• Develop PFMEA and control plans; participate in supplier audits.

Skills

Statistical tools

GD&T knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

PPAP

Electronics manufacturing

Problem solving

Project leadership

Quality engineering experience

Continuous improvement

Job description

Kimball Electronics is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead and support quality planning activities with customers and suppliers, driving continuous improvement across processes and products. You will guide Corrective Action activities, quality reporting, and act as a liaison between the customer and KEI.

The role requires hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership in cross-functional teams.