Quality/Process Engineer

Our facility in Maize, Kansas, is home to approximately 140 employees who make the iconic green one pound, fully recyclable propane cylinders that are a hallmark of American outdoor adventures. Worthington Enterprises acquired this location from The Coleman Company in 2011.

The Quality/Process Engineer at Worthington Enterprises Maize, KS facility will split responsibilities between quality engineering (70%) and process engineering (30%). This hybrid role ensures compliance with industry and customer standards while driving improvements in product quality, production processes, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Quality Engineering (70%)

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards (ISO/IATF, ISO, AS9100, DOT ), and Worthington Enterprises' policies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal, supplier, and customer issues.
• Coordinate and perform regular audits (internal and supplier) to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including PPAPs, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, equipment capability studies and inspection standards.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Analyze quality performance metrics such as scrap rates, defect trends, identify inefficiencies and customer complaints to identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle time, and increase productivity.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns and ensure product reliability.
• Support training of production staff in quality standards and problem-solving methodologies.

Process Engineering (30%)

• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools to reduce waste and variation.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot and optimize processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes by validating process capability and ensuring smooth integration into production.
• Monitor and report on key process indicators (throughput, cycle time, first-pass yield, etc.) and implement improvement actions.
• Collaborate on capital projects and process upgrades to enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in quality or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent).
• Experience with quality engineering tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, control plans).
• Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams functions and with external partners.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a hybrid role.

Why Join Worthington Enterprises - Maize, KS

At Worthington Enterprises, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and empowering our teams to succeed. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and manufacturing efficiency while working in a collaborative environment that values professional growth and employee well-being.