Quality Technician – QMS & Lean Improvement

Kelvion Products; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion in Paducah, KY is seeking a Quality Technician to oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections and to support the Quality Management System. You will participate in problem-solving teams and drive improvements across the manufacturing process.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience, ISO environment familiarity, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality products and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
• ISO-certified environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming parts and materials to ensure conformance to engineering and quality standards.
• Assist in determining root cause for quality problems.
• Issue corrective actions for non-conforming material.
• Audit internal processes for conformance.
• Participate in KPAP activities as needed.
• Perform inspections during in-process, finished goods, and before shipping to ensure procedures are followed.
• Initiate Alerts/Notifications when non-conformances are identified.
• Support continuous improvement activities such as Lean Manufacturing and 6S Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure product quality.
• Ensure inspection records and reports are completed timely and accurately.

Skills

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Tools

Gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Measuring devices

Job description

Kelvion in Paducah, KY is seeking a Quality Technician to oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections and to support the Quality Management System. You will participate in problem-solving teams and drive improvements across the manufacturing process.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience, ISO environment familiarity, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality products and continuous improvement.