Quality Engineer

DP World•Kansas City, KS

24d

About The Position

DP World is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance for the assembly, placement, and setup of data towers at new data center locations. The role supports new site launches and subsequent projects, helping establish consistent quality standards and processes across multiple locations. It involves working with Operations, Engineering, customers, and cross-functional teams to verify work, address quality concerns, and support successful project completion and handoff to ongoing operations. The Quality Engineer develops inspection plans and quality checks, inspects completed work, documents findings and nonconformances, investigates root causes, and implements corrective and preventive actions. The position administers project and quality-system documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, and process control plans; monitors quality metrics; supports internal audits and ISO certification activities; and advances Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also provides quality training and guidance, communicates risks and progress to site leadership and customer representatives, and travels to new project locations as business needs require. The position requires a college technical degree and quality experience in an automotive or logistics environment. DP World describes its compensation package as market competitive and emphasizes opportunities for personal growth and self-development in a growing international organization.

Requirements

College degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field; a technical college degree is required.
Experience working in a quality capacity in an automotive or logistics environment.
Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or quality control within logistics, manufacturing, automotive, distribution, or similar operational environments.
Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, and quality documentation.
Extensive knowledge and/or training in quality Core Tools, including APQP and FMEA.
Experience conducting root cause analysis, investigating defects, and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of relevant international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Ability to interpret customer specifications, operational procedures, and quality requirements.
Strong analytical and technical skills, problem-solving ability, organization, and attention to detail.
Experience analyzing quality data, tracking performance metrics, and preparing reports.
Strong experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of internal and external customers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing project requirements.
Willingness and flexibility to travel to new project locations as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting new site launches, operational start-ups, or project-based quality assurance activities.
Background in data center operations, equipment assembly, installation support, or technology infrastructure environments.
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and process control plans.
Experience supporting internal audits, quality-system documentation, and compliance initiatives.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and 8D.
Experience collaborating with customers and operational teams to resolve quality concerns.
Quality-related certification, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality assurance for the assembly, placement, and setup of data towers at new data center locations.
Develop and implement inspection plans, quality checks, and verification processes aligned with customer specifications and company standards.
Inspect completed work for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality requirements.
Document inspection findings, quality results, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
Investigate defects, damaged materials, and nonconforming work; identify root causes and prevent recurring issues.
Gather customer and internal data for problem solving, and communicate or report findings to appropriate personnel.
Partner with Operations, customer teams, Engineering, and other departments to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Administer project and quality-system documentation for assigned processes and launches, including operator instructions, PFMEAs, and process control plans.
Provide quality input on processes and support implementation of new processes, including third-party sorts and handling of suspect or damaged material.
Monitor quality metrics, analyze performance data and trends, and recommend improvements to reduce defects and process variation.
Use structured problem-solving techniques to develop corrective actions and reduce process variation.
Support internal audits, quality-system compliance, ISO documentation and controls, and activities required to maintain ISO certification.
Champion Lean engineering goals and help develop, implement, and maintain a Lean culture using a hands-on approach.
Provide quality-related training and guidance to operational employees on customer specifications and work standards.
Communicate quality concerns, inspection results, corrective-action progress, and project risks to site leadership and customer representatives.
Drive regional and local quality initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Support final quality inspections, customer acceptance activities, and handoff of completed projects to ongoing operations teams.
Travel to subsequent data center locations to establish and oversee quality assurance activities as projects begin.
Perform other duties as assigned.