Your Job

The In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) Engineer is responsible for monitoring and controlling product quality throughout the manufacturing process. This role ensures that products consistently meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will manage supplier quality, maintain quality systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize defects and waste while achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).

Our Team

You will be part of the CCS Quality Division, a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional product quality. Our team works closely with suppliers, vendors, and multiple internal departments to uphold quality standards and support operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Monitor and improve supplier quality through audits, capability assessments, and performance tracking
Enforce in-process manufacturing quality standards by ensuring procedures and instructions are properly applied
Train and coach team members on product specifications, machine and instrument setup, and operational performance
Analyze quality data to identify defect trends and root causes; implement corrective and preventive actions
Participate in quality meetings involving plant teams, suppliers, and vendors to address defects, complaints, and improvement opportunities
Support trial runs and product transfers related to 4M changes (Man, Machine, Material, Method) and supplier quality issue resolution
Lead or support quality improvement projects to meet departmental quality and delivery objectives
Ensure compliance with 7S, Kaizen, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), RBA, and social responsibility policies
Contribute to Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S systems by following established procedures
Develop and maintain digital systems for quality KPI tracking and reporting using platforms such as Power BI and SharePoint

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
Minimum 4 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment
Internal audit certification (e.g., IATF 16949 or ISO 9001)
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools such as Lean and Six Sigma
Proficient in reading engineering drawings and operating measurement/testing equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

Certification in quality engineering (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
Experience with quality management systems including ISO, IATF16949, RoHS, and SAP
Familiarity with digital quality management tools and platforms like Power BI and SharePoint
Demonstrated skills in training, coaching, basic management, and Kaizen methodologies

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Engineer, In-process Quality