Job Description

Job Location: Pan Oston - Bowling Green, KY 42101
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: QA - Quality ControlOwn Your Future at Pan-Oston
100% Employee-Owned • Bowling Green, KY
At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.
Why Join Us?
- Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success
- Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments
- Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities
- Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity
- Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green
Benefits Include
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance
- FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
- PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
Build More Than Products — Build a Career You Can Own.
Now Hiring:
QUALITY ENGINEER

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining quality standards, investigating non-conformances and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to improve product reliability, regulatory compliance, and overall customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards
- Monitor manufacturing and production processes to ensure compliance with established quality requirements
- Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure quality compliance
- Perform internal quality audits and support external/customer audits
- Analyze quality data and prepare reports related to trends, defects, scrap, and process performance
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify and resolve quality issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies
- Create and maintain quality documentation, including inspection procedures, control plans, and work instructions
- Manage environmental and regulatory compliance reporting activities, including Air Permit compliance, KERC Tier II reporting, Form R reporting, and wastewater compliance
- Administer and maintain the internal calibration system to meet audit requirements from organizations such as UL, ETL, and TÜV SÜD
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance within a manufacturing or related environment preferred
- Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and tools, including 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA
- Proficiency with statistical analysis techniques and quality improvement tools
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and related documentation
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and support multiple shifts as needed
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software systems
Preferred

Qualifications
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, and MSA processes
- Experience within manufacturing or other industrial production environments
Key Skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
- Data analysis and reporting
- Technical documentation and recordkeeping
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
- Project management and prioritization
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Working Conditions
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting may be required
- Occasional travel to supplier and customer locations as needed
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures in production areas