Quality Engineering Manager

Kimball Electronics; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Electronics is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Quality Engineering team. This role drives strategic and tactical direction to improve product quality, data-driven decisions, and customer satisfaction.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to ISO and IPC standards while supporting NPI and production quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering leadership within electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering team including engineers and technicians; drive data-driven quality improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet NPI and sustaining production quality targets.
• Mentor staff in problem-solving, Kaizen events and audit processes.
• Communicate with customers to align quality requirements and metrics.

Skills

Statistical analysis & tools

Mat/S evidence: DOE, SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Quality systems & ISO

Problem solving

Project leadership

Kaizen events

Audits (2nd party)

Electronics manufacturing

Communication with customers

Cross functional teamwork

Quality metrics analysis

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

GD&T knowledge

APQP

IFR/IPC Standards

Job description

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Reporting to the Quality Manager

Position Overview

The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technician within the KEJ facility. This position will provide the strategic and tactical direction to directly impact the day‑to‑day quality of our products. Work directly with a cross‑functional team to drive improvements to key metrics and customer satisfaction.

Quick Summary

The person in this role will be working in a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians to meet and exceed customer expectations for conducting New Product Introductions and sustaining current production. The Quality Engineering Manager position will include direct communications with the customer(s) and making data driven decisions to ensure quality product is a priority above all. To be successful the candidate must be self‑motivated, persistent, quality driven, a quick learner, possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be able work independently, but be a team player. The Quality Engineering Manager will also help to mentor the other Quality Engineers and Quality Engineering Technicians.

Basic Background Requirements

• Statistical analysis & tools: chi‑square, ANOVA, DOE, SPC
• ESD knowledge, GD&T knowledge, MSA knowledge
• KEJ Quality Systems knowledge and International Standards (ISO)
• Knowledge of applicable customer Quality Standards and IPC Standards: ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100, IATF16949, IPC610, IPC6012
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma strategy and PPAP requirements
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge and experience
• Quality Corrective Action background
• Disciplined problem‑solving approach
• Project Leadership skills
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
• Proven success in running Kaizen events
• Proven track record of leading 2nd party audits
• Problem‑solving techniques and processes
• Knowledge of software and applications development processes
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
• Experience leading a diverse team in a demanding environment

Key Performance Objectives

• Short Term (0 to 3 months):
  • Learn the Customer Requirements and Quality flow‑downs
  • Learn KEJ systems and controls
  • Take ownership of the CFT Quality meetings, data for the meetings, action items
  • Learn Quality and Manufacturing documentation and processes
  • Provide leadership to Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering Technicians
  • Learn and provide input to the Quality Manager in relation to Operational Excellence
• Midterm (3 to 12 months):
  • Co‑own Corrective Actions to closure internally and externally
  • Automate systems as controls and reporting
  • Reduce overall customer PPM, FPY and COPQ metrics
  • Implement data‑driven decisions
  • Understand the cost drivers for COPQ caused during NPI/Production and put actions in place to eliminate the associated costs
  • Analyze quality data and identify trends
  • Document and implement new processes while continuously improving current processes and documentation
  • Review customer documentation and determine NPI/APQP requirements
  • Ensure the effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and support the development of quotations in response to our customer’s RFQs

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

If you think you might be a good fit for this role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!