Quality Engineer III (Byhalia)
TK Elevator Corporation — Byhalia, Mississippi, United States
Who we are
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
What we expect
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer III in Byhalia, MS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform internal audits, develop test procedures, and maintain quality documentation.
- Develop, apply, and maintain quality requirements and standards. Develop and visually analyze test procedures using and lifting test equipment.
- Work with the Purchasing Department/Supplier Quality Engineer on qualifications of new suppliers and supplier quality improvement.
- Plan and conduct tests and experiments to improve products and processes. Provide statistical analysis on the performance of new and existing designs and processes.
- Lead cross-functional teams in quality improvement initiatives, including production, design, and supply chain.
- Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies to improve product quality and process efficiency.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring quality planning is integrated early in the product development cycle.
- Participate in Engineering Change Order (ECO) / Manufacturing Change Order (MCO) process reviews to provide input on quality and reliability issues.
- Develop and implement Quality KPIs and monitor quality performance trends, reporting results to leadership.
- Perform root cause analysis on internal and external issues for resolution, including corrective action plans (CAPA) for factory and/or suppliers.
- Train and mentor junior quality engineers and technicians on tools, processes, and problem-solving techniques. Plan, execute, and maintain internal audit schedules and lead internal audits for ISO or industry-specific certifications.
- Manage quality documentation in accordance with document control procedures and regulatory compliance. Monitor failure trends on in-house and field failures.
- Work with plant engineering personnel to develop process control procedures.
- Support and evaluate the APQP process. Audit supplier products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems and recommend improvements.
- Support external audits conducted by various certifying bodies (i.e., ISO, ETL, UL). Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Who we are looking for
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- Eight years of experience in job offered or related position required.
- Five years of quality engineering experience required.
- Any experience required with: structured problem solving, including The Eight Disciplines (8D), A3, The 5 Whys, and the Fishbone; Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC); quality inspection equipment and tools (i.e., CMMs, calipers, micrometers); reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Managing customer quality concerns including warranty returns, concessions, and complaint resolution
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle) related to quality management and nonconformance tracking; Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; following pre-established procedures/standard operating procedures to perform job functions; and with data analysis applications (i.e., inferential statistics, quality sciences).
- In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and eight years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Applied Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and six years of the above-requested experience.
- Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Send resume to: Karin Gibson, HR Ops Specialist, Global Mobility, 788 Circle 75 Parkway SE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339 or karin.gibson@tkelevator.com. Please reference KD25 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
What we offer
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Contact
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Job details
| Posting date: | 2026/08/07 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | On Site |
| Job family: | Engineering and Site Operations |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | US_901745_ET_TKELECP13293 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
