Kelly Engineering is seeking a Quality / Test Engineer to join one of our leading clients in Chemical/Materials Manufacturing supporting HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries at their Franklin, KY location.

NOTICE: This position would sit in Franklin, KY

Please apply to learn more!

Ideal candidate:

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related experience
• Three plus years of industry experience in chemical, materials, or industrial products production/manufacturing
• Understanding of external standards including ISO, IATF, ASME, NQA-1, ASTM, and PSTC, and the ability to apply them in real-world testing environments
• Ability to ensure that all systems and components meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000/yr

Job Description:

• Perform functional, performance, durability, environmental, thermal, and chemical testing on automotive tapes in accordance to external standards and company requirements
• Develop, document, and execute test plans and protocols for new and existing products
• Interpret and understand external automotive testing standards (e.g., FORD, GM, CHRYSLER, DELPHI)
• Interpret and understand nuclear testing standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME, NCR)
• Work with external testing labs to get quotes, issue PO’s, and send out samples for testing
• Stay current with updates to ASTM, PSTC, and nuclear standards. Ensure latest revisions are on file for reference
• Work with lab supervisor and engineers to integrate changes from standards into testing procedures
• Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams for all internal and external testing
• Maintain all testing in a database for reference
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot product issues and improve performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of industry experience in chemical, materials, or industrial products production/manufacturing
• Competence in the basic understanding of process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions versus final product performance
• Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset