Quality Engineer

Lanco Group of Companies•Lenexa, KS

13d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Broderson Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement of quality systems, standards, and processes within our manufacturing operations. This role partners cross‑functionally to manage corrective actions, support ISO 9001 compliance, improve product quality, and strengthen supplier and customer satisfaction through data‑driven problem solving.

Requirements

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems
Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and paint systems
Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
Ability to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment
Ability to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics
Ability to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems
Ability to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics
ISO9001 auditing experience

Responsibilities

Creation and/or continuous improvement of company quality standards, methods, and processes.
Management of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to their root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures
Active participation in internal quality processes including but not limited to receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
Execution of quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco’s supply base
Participate in efforts to continuously improve product designs to bolster the achievement of quality expectations and strengthen product performance specifications
Lead ISO9001 audit preparation among internal departments and foster the proper implementation of ISO9001 principles throughout the company
Draw insights from the “voices of the customer” reflected in warranty claims and create corrective actions to reduce warranty costs
Development of quality metrics to reflect business needs and ensure proper allocation of quality control resources
Effective communication both inter- and intra-company to increase awareness of quality concerns and solicit the support of appropriate resources
Remain compliant with all regulatory bodies and company policies as they apply to safe, environmentally conscious work practices, eliminating and/or reducing exposure to liability
Prepares and presents site-based quality reports on a monthly basis