KION Group

Project Quality Engineer

KION Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • Missouri • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $84,750 - $124,300 per year

About the role

  • Guide Root Cause Analysis sessions with subject matter experts using proven problem-solving methods such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, and fault-tree analysis.
  • Lead 8D investigations to apply effective corrective and preventive measures.
  • Work together with subject matter experts to identify root causes and implement practical, balanced improvements.
  • Support and lead on-site customer quality audits, identifying risks early and helping teams prevent repeat issues.
  • Visit customer sites to evaluate processes, work together on improvement strategies, and foster solid working relationships.
  • Engage directly with customers to review quality performance, discuss feedback, and align on shared expectations.
  • Lead quality initiatives across engineering, R&D, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer teams through effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Facilitate routine cross-functional discussions to align priorities, remove obstacles, and support timely resolution of quality issues.
  • Mentor and support teams in quality standards, lean tools, and continuous improvement, contributing to an open and accountable quality culture.
  • Communicate progress through clear, data-informed updates and reports, while maintaining accurate documentation of audits, RCAs, CAPAs, and key quality metrics.
  • Provide regular updates to management by bringing to bear clear, data-driven reports and presentations on project quality status, open issues, risks, and progress on corrective actions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field, with relevant 5-8 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or similar role.
  • Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys) and formal problem-solving frameworks including 8D, DMAIC, or PDCA.
  • Familiarity with automated control systems and the ability to develop and implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.
  • Quality certifications (e.g., CQE, CRE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt) are strongly preferred and valued.
  • Strong capabilities with data and analysis tools, including Minitab, Power BI, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Openness and capability to visit client locations, up to around 50%, as business demands dictate.
  • Effective communicator who can engage customers, leaders, and cross-functional partners with clarity and integrity.
  • Experience leading and facilitating productive discussions, building alignment among collaborators, and presenting complex topics in a clear, approachable way.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across engineering, operations, SMEs, and customer teams.
Benefits
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Root Cause AnalysisFishbone5 Whys8DDMAICPDCAerror-proofingcontinuous improvementquality metricsquality standards
Soft Skills
effective communicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingcross-functional leadershiprelationship buildingdata-informed reportingfacilitationcustomer engagementalignment
Certifications
CQECRESix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt