Quality Engineer

We’re seeking a Quality Engineer II to join our client’s team in Somerset, Wisconsin, supporting advanced manufacturing processes and ensuring world-class product delivery.

This role works closely with operations, engineering, program managers, suppliers, and customers to ensure high-quality solutions. You’ll lead problem-solving initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and quality system enhancements to help drive performance and reliability.

• Provide hands-on quality support to manufacturing operations and champion continuous improvement.
• Lead validation and PPAP activities for new product introductions.
• Partner directly with customers to resolve quality concerns and drive satisfaction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R activities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap, improve efficiency, and minimize complaints.
• Author inspection and control plans for incoming and in-process components.
• Oversee Material Review Board activities and non-conforming material disposition.
• Work with suppliers to qualify components and resolve quality issues.
• Perform Capability Analysis (CpK) and troubleshoot non-capable processes.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Use pFMEA to assess risks and mitigate high-risk processes.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and support employee training initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, inspection methods, AQL, ISO 9001, or SQF standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, First Article Inspection, and Gage Capability Studies.
• Supplier quality experience and/or Certified Auditor.
• Familiarity with laser processing, welding, or dimensional tolerancing.

• Competitive salary of 100k per year.
• Opportunity to shape quality systems in a forward-thinking Industry 4.0 environment.
• A collaborative and innovative culture that values continuous improvement.

If you’re a detail-driven Quality Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Phillip Hodson for more details at phodson@kensingtonadditive.com