Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Honeycomb Company of America, Inc. • Full-time • Sarasota, FL, US • 1w ago

Summary

The Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer is a highly organized, proactive role supporting the Quality Assurance Department and company-wide manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. This position plays a central role in identifying issues, leading investigations, and driving sustainable improvements through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles. Success in this role requires strong communication, analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is collaborative, inquisitive, and passionate about quality excellence.

Responsibilities

Corrective Action & Investigations

Manage the company corrective action system and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
Investigate and resolve customer complaints, external audit findings (AS9100, Nadcap), and internal nonconformances.
Identify systemic issues through data collection, analysis, and trend review.
Track corrective action status, verify effectiveness, and maintain KPIs and status reports.

Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance business and manufacturing processes, ensuring sustainability and measurable results.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder engagement and timely implementation of improvements.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., RCA, 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen).
Oversee FMEAs and support development of Manufacturing Control Plans by identifying risks, failure modes, and critical process characteristics.
Support visual management systems (e.g., SQDC boards) and manufacturing flow optimization initiatives.
Quantify and communicate performance improvements using KPIs and data analysis.

Additional Duties

Facilitate meetings and ensure action items are tracked and completed on time.
Support training on RCCA and Lean principles.
Assist with Cost of Quality analyses and Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
Support other Quality functions, including internal audits.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive improvement mindset.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with ERP systems and standard business software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).
Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to Quality Management Systems.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Formal Lean or Six Sigma training preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt a plus).
Proficiency with databases, project management tools, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
High school diploma or GED required; Engineering Degree preferred.

Honeycomb Company Of America Is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Offers of employment with Honeycomb Company of America are conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug-test, subject to applicable laws and regulations.