What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Kenall Lighting?
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join the Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI.
About the Role
We’re seeking a detail‑driven, proactive Quality Engineer to join our team in ensuring that every lighting product we manufacture meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and collaborating across engineering, production, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll do)
• 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
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications
• 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 (What You Bring)
• 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 (Bonus Points!)
• Experience in LED lighting or electrical component manufacturing
• Knowledge of UL, ETL, or other relevant safety certification standards
• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Supplier quality management experience