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 o...