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Posted August 23, 2026

Quality Engineer - 1st

Kable Workforce Solutions
Terre Haute, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Location: Terre Haute, IN
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Quality Engineer for our client. This job is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in the manufacturing of automotive brake systems. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, conducting rigorous testing and inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and protocols to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Plan, train, communicate, conduct, and participate in detailed inspections and testing of products at various stages of the manufacturing process to identify defects and deviations from specifications.
  • Perform root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to address and mitigate these issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, tests, and audits, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits and working with suppliers ton resolve quality issues.
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste and increasing manufacturing efficiency.
  • Generate regular reports on quality performance metrics, issues, and improvement initiatives for management review.
  • Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits and working with suppliers to resolve quality issues
  • Analyze customer feedback and warranty data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing changes to address customer concerns.
  • Support the introduction of new products by developing and implementing quality plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
  • Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
  • Ability to write and speak with influence, listen attentively, foster open communication, deliver presentations, and explain technical concepts including technical report writing.
  • Cultivate strong relationships across departments and company locations, foster teamwork and learning culture across departments.
  • Drive for results, maintain high productivity, remove barriers, create action, plan for the future, and initiate improvements.
  • Anticipate and deliver customer needs, increase customer satisfaction, and meet commitments.
  • Ability to analyze and collect data, understand underlying issues, recommend, and communicate solutions.
  • Makes timely decisions on complex functional issues, and exercises insightful judgment.
  • Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent and minimum 4 years of industrial experience
  • Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies
  • Knowledge of tools and techniques used in APQP methodology – PFMEA, Controls plans, PPAP, SPC
  • Understanding of ISO/IATF systems
  • Ability to investigate root causes of quality problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions and track the effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Gage R&R knowledge and application
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience within the industry
  • Experience with Mini tab
  • This job operates in a professional office environment and/or manufacturing environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Frequently the work environment may be loud, requiring hearing protection.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.
  • Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.
  • Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.
  • Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.
About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.
We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.
Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

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