Quality Lead - ISO 9001 & Process Improvement

KLA Industries; McKenzie (TN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

KLA Industries in Tennessee seeks an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to guide quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include leading QA activities, developing control plans and inspection procedures, performing root cause analysis, and steering CAPAs.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, MSA/Gage R&R, and quality data analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment.
• Strong communication skills across production, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor.

Responsabilidades

• Lead quality engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Investigate internal and external quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and corrective action methodologies.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support quality requirements for manufacturing processes including heat treating, forging, forming, machining, coating, and fabrication.
• Analyze scrap, defects, rework, customer complaints, and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Lead or support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Ensure proper product and material traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee measurement systems, calibration requirements, and inspection equipment.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure manufacturing compliance.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Work directly with customers to resolve quality concerns and communicate corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to quality technicians, inspectors, and production personnel.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability for quality.

Conhecimentos

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Process improvement

Problem-solving methodologies

ISO 9001

MSA

Gage R&R

PFMEA

Control plans

Reading drawings

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field

Ferramentas

SPC

Control plans

PFMEA

MSA/Gage R&R

Descrição da oferta de emprego

KLA Industries in Tennessee seeks an experienced Quality Engineer Lead to guide quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include leading QA activities, developing control plans and inspection procedures, performing root cause analysis, and steering CAPAs.