Quality Specialist Continuous Improvement Eng

Job Description: Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

The Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading, supporting, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency within the manufacturing plant. This role applies quality engineering principles, data analysis, and CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce defects, improve processes, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Must maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.

Main Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Quality Engineering

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process capability improvement, and waste elimination with cross functional teams.
• Responsible for Material Review Board (MRB) and Scrap processes in Salcomp USA.
• Apply Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3, 8D) into Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Project initiatives like 6S assessments (5's + Safety), Layer Process audits (LPA).
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development and optimization of Process controls and promote documentation through Control plans, PFMEA, Procedures and Work Instruction updates.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report key quality and CI metrics:
• MRB, Scrap, 6S assessments, SWOT analysis plans, CI projects.
• Support and drive the implementation of SWOT analysis with each Head of Department for Management review.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate improvement progress to leadership.
• Use statistical tools and SPC to monitor process performance.

ISO 9001 & Compliance

• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and support external audits (customer, certification).
• Ensure CI activities are aligned with QMS processes and documented information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Facilitate CI workshops, Kaizen events, and problem-solving sessions.
• Provide coaching and training to teams on CI tools and quality best practices.

Training & Knowledge