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LOCATIONLafayette, IN (onsite)
JOB SUMMARYThe 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
- 5-12 years of relevant quality engineering experience
- Basic understanding of quality tools, including root cause analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and a shop floor environment
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
When clients come to us for product design and development, they get a full range of technical expertise and laboratory resources, but they also get a team that’s relentless when it comes to solving problems and creating designs that are the ideal combination of function and form. What does that mean? We build tools that save lives. For surgeons, it means they have tools that not only address but anticipate their needs, which helps improve their patients’ outcomes. We create products that save money and ensure safety. For people juggling family, work, and other demands, it means they have products that provide real help in managing their everyday lives. And for businesses, it means their bottom line is supported with durable tools that improve efficiency and protect their teams. From concept to production plan, or at any phase in between, we are a partner that can extend your product development know-how or provide additional mindpower to free up in-house teams.
