Quality Lead

Purvis Industries•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

At KMEC Engineering and Conveying Systems, we design and manufacture a wide range of bulk material handling equipment. Our capabilities include overland conveyor systems, ship and barge loaders/unloaders, as well as radial and telescopic stackers. In addition to custom-engineered solutions, we also produce standard conveying equipment. As we continue to grow, we are currently seeking a Quality Leader to help strengthen and advance our commitment to excellence across our operations. The Quality Leader will be responsible for developing quality processes, driving corrective actions, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organization. This will be your opportunity to build and shape a new quality function from the ground up. You will have a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment
Understanding computer-related programs (ERP systems, file sharing systems)
Strong working knowledge of inspection methods, GD&T, and fabrication processes
Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.)
Ability to work hands-on in the shop while also driving higher-level process improvements
Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, welding requirements, and work instructions.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in conveyor systems, material handling, or custom equipment manufacturing
Familiarity with ISO-based quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar)
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Establish and lead KMEC’s quality program, including procedures, documentation, and metrics
Directly manage and mentor shop-based quality team members
Maintain measuring and testing devices to be fully operable and in good condition as necessary to assure conformance to technical and machining requirements.
Develop and implement inspection plans, work instructions, and quality standards for fabricated and assembled systems
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and customer issues
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to ensure quality is built into designs and processes
Support supplier quality activities, including qualification, audits, and nonconformance resolution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Track and report quality performance metrics to leadership
Support customer/vendor audits, inspections, and quality-related communications
Communication with multiple disciplines
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and internal policies
Maintaining an acceptable inspection system which assures that all Vendor delivered components are checked for conformance. Work Instructions for Receiving & Inspecting steel, hardware, mechanical components and shop supplies.