Senior Quality Engineer

About the role

Legrand is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join their Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The role involves maintaining and improving quality control systems, leading root cause analysis, conducting audits, collaborating on new product introductions, analyzing production data, working with suppliers, creating documentation, supporting testing, and training production staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality control systems and procedures for lighting products and components
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal issues, supplier defects, and customer feedback
• Collaborate with design engineering on new product introductions (NPI), ensuring quality requirements are built into designs and manufacturing processes
• Analyze production data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims
• Work closely with suppliers to establish quality expectations, resolve nonconformances, and improve incoming material quality
• Create and maintain documentation including control plans, inspection criteria, test procedures, and quality reports
• Support testing and validation of lighting products, including electrical and mechanical performance evaluations
• Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and product reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent work experience
• 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in lighting, electronics, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, DOE)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Experience with measurement tools, testing equipment, and inspection methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, ERP/QMS systems)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in LED lighting or electrical component manufacturing
• Knowledge of UL, ETL, or other relevant safety certification standards
• Leverage of Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Supplier quality management experience