Senior Quality Engineer

Kenall Lighting; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenall Lighting is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive quality across lighting products from design to production. You will lead CAPA, perform audits, and partner with engineering, production, and supply chain to prevent defects.

You will apply quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, DOE), analyze data, train staff, and help ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal standards. This role is hands-on and cross-functional, with measurable impact on reliability and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, DOE).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with measurement tools, testing equipment, and inspection methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, ERP/QMS systems).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality control systems and procedures for lighting products and components.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal issues, supplier defects, and customer feedback.
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineering on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring quality requirements are built into designs and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims.
• Work closely with suppliers to establish quality expectations, resolve nonconformances, and improve incoming material quality.
• Create and maintain documentation including control plans, inspection criteria, test procedures, and quality reports.
• Support testing and validation of lighting products, including electrical and mechanical performance evaluations.
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and product reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

CAPA

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Minitab

ERP/QMS systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

We’re seeking a detail‑driven, proactive Sr. Quality Engineer to join our team in ensuring that every lighting product we manufacture meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and collaborating across engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and collaborating across engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality control systems and procedures for lighting products and components
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal issues, supplier defects, and customer feedback
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications
• Collaborate with design engineering on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring quality requirements are built into designs and manufacturing processes
• Analyze production data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims
• Work closely with suppliers to establish quality expectations, resolve nonconformances, and improve incoming material quality
• Create and maintain documentation including control plans, inspection criteria, test procedures, and quality reports
• Support testing and validation of lighting products, including electrical and mechanical performance evaluations
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices
• Participate in cross‑functional teams focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and product reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent work experience
• 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, DOE)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Experience with measurement tools, testing equipment, and inspection methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, ERP/QMS systems)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in LED lighting or electrical component manufacturing
• Knowledge of UL, ETL, or other relevant safety certification standards