Project Quality Engineer

KION Group

Project Quality Engineer at Dematic focusing on product reliability and customer happiness. Leading quality initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally in engineering, operations, and customer teams.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,750 - $124,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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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