Quality Engineer

Your Job

As a Quality Engineer, you will ensure that products, processes, and supplier materials meet defined quality standards and customer expectations. This role partners closely with crossfunctional teams to resolve quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and support compliance with quality management systems in a manufacturing environment.

Our Team

You will work within a collaborative quality organization, partnering with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders. The team is focused on datadriven decisionmaking, customer satisfaction, and building a strong culture of quality across the site.

What You Will Do

• Monitor supplier quality of incoming materials and analyze customer feedback to resolve quality issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation to support consistent product performance
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics using statistical analysis and SPC methodologies to identify trends and root causes
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve customer quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Prepare and present quality reports, statistical analyses, and performance dashboards for stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leading or participating in quality and process optimization projects
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with AS9100 and other applicable quality management system requirements
• Participate in new product development and process validation activities, including PPAP documentation and approvals
• Maintain organized quality records to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and support team members on quality tools, best practices, and quality awareness

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role
• Strong experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, and Outlook for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and quality specifications
• Knowledge of measurement techniques, inspection methods, and quality control testing
• Solid understanding of quality management systems, including AS9100
• Experience with quality methodologies such as 8D problemsolving, PPAP, and root cause analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• For U.S. roles: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems at a user level
• Internal auditor or quality auditor certification
• Strong statistical thinking and experience building dashboards or performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and organize complex information
• Valid driver's license for potential facility visits or supplier audits
• Passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problemsolving

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are
With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers missioncritical connectivity solutions-including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and highreliability technologies-designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of highreliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).