Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Hear from a Kitron Employee
Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.
Hint: She talks directly to candidates near the end of the video! Click here or copy and paste into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZBCNRYpKg
About the Role
Kitron is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in the electronic manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems and procedures to ensure that products meet internal and external customer specifications and regulatory requirements. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.
Hint: She talks directly to candidates near the end of the video! Click here or copy and paste into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZBCNRYpKg
About the Role
Kitron is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in the electronic manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems and procedures to ensure that products meet internal and external customer specifications and regulatory requirements. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts for non-conformances and customer complaints.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards. Perform supplier audits and quality assessments as needed.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, ISO 27001 IPC-610, and other relevant industry standards and certifications.
- Create and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, work instructions, and quality KPI reports.
- Support internal audits and participate in third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
- Lead Lean Six Sigma events within the quality department.
- Create and lead AS9102 style First Article Inspection reports.
- Represent the quality department in a professional manner.
- Lead Non-conforming material (NCMR) returns and rejections to suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably within the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Certification in ASQ CQE or Lean Six Sigma is a strong advantage.
- Experience with AS9100/ISO9001, IPC-610, and J-STD preferred.
- Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, 8D/CAPA, PPAP, and statistical analysis.
- Proficient in MS Office and quality management systems (QMS).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Climate-controlled electronics manufacturing services production floor.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods and lift up to 25lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Statements
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
