Worthington Enterprises
Overview
Our facility in Maize, Kansas, is home to approximately 140 employees who manufacture the iconic green one pound, fully recyclable propane cylinders. Worthington Enterprises acquired this location from The Coleman Company in 2011. Role Summary
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. 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. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance and Engineering Industries
Manufacturing
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Our facility in Maize, Kansas, is home to approximately 140 employees who manufacture the iconic green one pound, fully recyclable propane cylinders. Worthington Enterprises acquired this location from The Coleman Company in 2011. Role Summary
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. 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. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance and Engineering Industries
Manufacturing
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