Quality Engineer - PPAP, SPC & Continuous Improvement

Keystone Powdered Metal Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer at the Lewis Run, PA facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on APQP/PPAP, SPC, control plans, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have ASQ CQE or equivalent, strong skills in reading blueprints and data analysis, and solid PC proficiency. This position emphasizes teamwork and compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree, ASQ CQE, or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to read and understand written documents and procedures.
• Basic math, decimals, fractions and statistics knowledge.
• Proficient with computers and software for data recording.

Responsibilities

• Address customer concerns as assigned.
• Perform PPAP submissions and associated documentation.
• Develop Control Plans as assigned.
• Participate on APQP teams.
• Provide active input to continuous improvement objectives.
• Thorough understanding of SPC principles.
• Gather samples, collect data, record and interpret results.
• Write and interpret inspection plans.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Assist in developing procedures and writing reports.
• Work compatibly with all associated groups.
• Prioritize work based on departmental guidelines.

Skills

Read blueprints

Statistical techniques

PC literacy

Data interpretation

Education

Two-year college degree

ASQ CQE

Tools

Statistical software

SPC methods

Job description

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer at the Lewis Run, PA facility. The role reports to the Quality Manager and focuses on APQP/PPAP, SPC, control plans, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have ASQ CQE or equivalent, strong skills in reading blueprints and data analysis, and solid PC proficiency. This position emphasizes teamwork and compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.