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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Quality Engineer New Product Introduction

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLisle, IL, USA$90k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • At least one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience using Minitab or similar statistical software tools is required.
  • Knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning tools, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and reliability testing, is required.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
  • At least three years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing, molding, testing, and assembly processes is preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality systems is preferred.
  • Experience with supplier quality, auditing, gauge design, and inspection fixture development is preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma training or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Advanced Quality Planning activities and own deliverables for new product introductions and engineering changes, including Qualification Plans, Critical Dimension Reviews, control plans, Safe Launch activities, and launch readiness execution.
  • Work with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams to manage risks, align deliverables, resolve roadblocks, and ensure on-time project execution.
  • Help develop and support DVP&R strategies, process qualifications, capability studies, Measurement System Analysis, statistical analysis, and qualification activities for new products and manufacturing processes.
  • Facilitate DFMEA/PFMEA activities, process flow reviews, root cause investigations, Failure Analysis, 8D problem solving, and corrective/preventive actions to improve product and process reliability.
  • Review supplier quality documentation, support component qualification activities, ensure completion of customer-required quality documentation, and assist with shipping judgments and product disposition decisions.
  • Lead initiatives to improve product development quality, strengthen Advanced Quality Planning execution, enhance risk identification and mitigation, and improve launch readiness across the design and development process.
  • Drive standardization, integrate lessons learned, support continuous improvement, and support compliance with ISO and EH&S requirements.
  • Collaborate with global teams and suppliers through regular off-hours meetings and periodic international travel to Asia to support product launches, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness activities.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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