Engineer 2, Quality

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Provide technical quality leadership for manufacturing operations and product launches .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBowling Green • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,900 - $113,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Engineering within manufacturing, focusing on IATF 16949 compliance, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor personnel, and drive quality improvements while ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.

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Quality Engineering ExperienceIATF 16949 ComplianceStatistical Process ControlRoot-Cause AnalysisLean Manufacturing Techniques

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Hard Skills

Statistical Process ControlRoot-Cause AnalysisGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerance (GD&T)Measurement System AnalysisDesign Of ExperimentsPFMEAControl PlansPPAPSPCQuality Metrics Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointStatistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ QE CertificationGreenbelt CertificationBlackbelt Certification

Industry Keywords

Quality Management SystemContinuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingManufacturing OperationsProduct Safety Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical quality leadership for manufacturing operations and product launches
Support the Quality Manager by establishing and maintaining quality standards, controls, and procedures
Lead cross-functional problem solving and implement improvements to product quality, process capability, cost performance, and customer satisfaction
Guide and mentor quality personnel and manufacturing teams in quality systems, statistical methods, and root-cause analysis
Ensure compliance with the company Quality Management System, plant policies, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Product Safety procedures
Identify, control, monitor, and escalate Critical and Special Characteristics and product-safety risks
Serve as subject-matter expert for PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, and applicable AIAG methods
Establish statistical process controls and perform process capability studies and process stability analyses
Perform Measurement System Analysis, including Gage R&R studies and calibration activities
Design and evaluate quality sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques
Coordinate special studies, Design of Experiments, and technical analyses
Lead structured problem-solving activities using Simple Problem Solving, Red X, and root-cause analysis
Identify adverse quality trends and implement corrective actions with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Maintenance
Lead quality improvement and cost-reduction projects, including scrap reduction and reduction of top quality losses
Drive corrective actions and permanent corrective actions to closure, including assigned 8D activities
Implement manufacturing best practices that improve efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate processes, components, and process changes
Support design, development, and validation of manufacturing, assembly, and processing equipment and processes
Review nonconforming material and coordinate disposition decisions
Reduce internal and external nonconformances
Establish, monitor, and report customer quality metrics
Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring to Quality Engineers, Quality Specialists, Quality Technicians, and manufacturing teams
Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, employees, and management
Serve as an internal auditor for IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and VDA 6.3/6.5 requirements
Perform other duties assigned by the department manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of five years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and manufacturing quality-system requirements
Proficient knowledge/skills reading drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T)
Demonstrated experience motivating and leading people and driving a positive work environment
Experience applying structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis tools, such as 3-Legged 5 Why, 5W1H, fishbone diagrams, and related methods
Strong critical-thinking, written communication, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes and substantial role diversity
Ability to teach and mentor others in Quality Science methodologies
Experience using statistical tools to define actions and resolve issues
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and relevant statistical software
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, including Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
Machining Processes experience preferred
Welding processes experience preferred
ASQ QE Certification preferred
Greenbelt/Blackbelt Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group healthcare plans: medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
120 hours of vacation leave annually
40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually
12 paid holidays
1 floating holiday
6 weeks of paid parental leave
Ability to purchase company stock
Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary