Quality Engineer: NPI & Process Improvement

Keytronic; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyTronic Oakdale, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to support Production and Engineering by eliminating rework and leading internal audits for certifications. You will analyze data, review feedback, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

You will collaborate with program managers, production personnel, and external customers, while helping implement 5S, lean initiatives, and process controls for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge with SPC and DOE.
• Experience with Quality Management System and formal problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and understand customer drawings/specifications.
• Familiarity with SMT/PTH PWA techniques and automated assembly equipment programming is preferred.
• Understanding of IPC-610, J-STD-001, ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits to support quality certifications and ensure compliance.
• Support Production and Engineering to reduce rework and improve processes.
• Analyze quality data and customer feedback to identify root causes and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and implement statistical process controls for key characteristics.
• Assist in training personnel and maintaining training records.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive high-quality builds and NPI launches.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

Quality Management System

Six Sigma methodologies

Kepner-Tregoe

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Reading drawings/specs

SMT/PTH PWA knowledge

IPC-610/J-STD-001/ISO 9001

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Associate's degree in technical field with 2-3 years experience

5 years related experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

KeyTronic Oakdale, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to support Production and Engineering by eliminating rework and leading internal audits for certifications. You will analyze data, review feedback, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

You will collaborate with program managers, production personnel, and external customers, while helping implement 5S, lean initiatives, and process controls for continuous improvement.