Quality Engineer

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing fast-start power generation needs, including turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions globally from centers of excellence in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; Kansas City; and worldwide service locations.

About the role

The Product Quality Engineer (PQE) ensures product and process quality across manufacturing and repair operations, serving as the primary quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality. This role drives defect reduction, process stability, and compliance to ISO 9001 requirements through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reports to: Director Quality
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Operations Quality Support
  • Act as the quality liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Supplier Quality.
  • Interface with Manufacturing Engineers and production teams to resolve quality issues and identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Operations to analyze in-process defects, escapes, and process deficiencies.
  • Provide real-time quality engineering guidance to support production while maintaining compliance and process discipline.
• Supplier Quality Interface
  • Interface with Supplier Quality when supplier-related issues are identified in-house.
  • Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to initiate and drive supplier corrective actions.
  • Support containment, root cause verification, and effectiveness reviews for supplier issues impacting production.
• Nonconformance & Corrective Action
  • Monitor and manage Nonconformance Report (NCR) activity.
  • Lead or facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods.
  • Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Process Monitoring & Improvement
  • Monitor yield, defect trends, and process capability metrics.
  • Identify adverse trends and initiate data-driven improvement actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process stability, and operational efficiency.
• Quality System & Compliance
  • Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
  • Perform quality review and approval of Work Instructions and process plans (including MRO activities).
  • Ensure frozen process control is maintained; evaluate and approve changes through formal change control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within manufacturing, repair, or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience with NCR management, RCA/CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret yield, defect, and process capability data.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• US work authorization is required; the company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate must satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbine manufacturing, power generation, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with frozen process control and formal change management systems.

Skills

• Structured problem solving
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional communication

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance at minimal cost to the employee
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401K plan