Senior Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer in Lafayette, IN. This role focuses on APQP/PPAP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 7–15 years of experience, a strong track record in new product launches, supplier quality management, and audit compliance, with hands-on

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.

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.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

8D Methodology

5 Whys

Ishikawa

A3 Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

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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).
• Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke).
• Reduce defects and waste.
• Improve First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Lead ISO Audits, Product audits

Key Skills & Competencies

• 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.