Shop Floor Quality Engineer

Kaleidoscope; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope is hiring a Quality Engineer to support the Lafayette, IN shop floor operations. You will identify defects, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams to ensure defect prevention and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor engagement, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with production teams to maintain high quality standards consistent with the quality strategy.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Basic quality tools knowledge (root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Exposure to shop floor environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document defects on the shop floor and trace similar issues in previously built units.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate non-conformance data effectively.
• Perform root cause analysis and investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Proactive approach toward defect prevention and quality improvement.
• Support implementation of best practices focused on defect prevention, variation reduction, and waste elimination.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and engage with production teams.
• Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capability to document problems and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

Job description

Kaleidoscope is hiring a Quality Engineer to support the Lafayette, IN shop floor operations. You will identify defects, perform root cause analyses, and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams to ensure defect prevention and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor engagement, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with production teams to maintain high quality standards consistent with the quality strategy.