Shop-Floor Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Process Innovator

Katalyst CRO; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Quality Engineer to identify defects on the shop floor, perform root-cause analysis, and document non-conformance data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns and contribute to defect prevention and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering and 7 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience; familiarity

Qualifications

• Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Capability to document problems and propose practical solutions.
• Understanding of stakeholder perspectives while analyzing issues; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document defects on the shop floor and trace similar issues in previously built units.
• 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

Skills

Identify issues

Effective communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

Root cause analysis

Job description

Katalyst CRO in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Quality Engineer to identify defects on the shop floor, perform root-cause analysis, and document non-conformance data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns and contribute to defect prevention and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering and 7 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience; familiarity