Senior Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes proactive defect prevention, robust problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration for new product launches.

Based in Lafayette, IN, this onsite position requires 7–15 years of experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans, delivering continuous improvement and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related field.
• 5–12 years of experience in quality engineering.
• Basic understanding of quality tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from product development through production launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Production).
• Ensure compliance with AIAG and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare Control Plans, PFMEA, PFDs, Inspection Standards, SPC.

Skills

Root cause analysis

5 Why analysis

Fishbone diagrams

8D methodology

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Job description

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Senior Quality Engineer

Onsite Services Admin Professional Lafayette, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1376

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LOCATION

Lafayette, IN (onsite)

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Department is seeking a motivated Experienced Senior Quality Engineer with 7 - 15 years of expertise in Proven track record in new product launches, supplier quality management, root cause analysis, process improvement, customer quality support, and audit compliance, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans quality systems. Strong experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, improving process capability, and ensuring customer satisfaction in high-volume manufacturing environments.

The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in both proactive quality assurance (defect prevention) and reactive problem-solving (real-time issue investigation), ensuring high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage APQP activities from product development through production launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Production).
• Ensure compliance with AIAG and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare Control Plans, PFMEA, PFDs, Inspection Standards, SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• 8D Methodology, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, A3 Problem Solving
• Perform root cause analysis and investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Proactive approach toward defect prevention and quality improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices focused on defect prevention, variation reduction, and waste elimination.
• Conduct process audits and layered process audits (LPA).
• Reduce defects and waste.
• Improve First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capability to document problems and propose practical solutions.
• Understanding of different stakeholder perspectives while analyzing issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–12 years of relevant experience in quality engineering.
• Basic understanding of quality tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and shop floor environment preferred.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.