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Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of our emerging industrial market? Our safety culture is strong at Kiewit Engineering Group.  As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan.  In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project.  You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with functions in engineering, all while supporting our procurement, construction, testing, and operations project partners.

Kiewit Engineering Group is a full-service consulting and engineering district of Kiewit, delivering construction-focused engineering services for all phases of development. Our clients recognize us for providing safe, high-quality and constructible designs that yield certainty of outcome and outstanding value. Our staff's expertise spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas and chemical markets.  

This position is based out of our Lenexa offices.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees in a clear and timely manner.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
• Maintain strong knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
• Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and constructive feedback.
• Support the planning and execution of internal quality audits and surveillances, including:
  • Reviewing required documentation and support materials
  • Interviewing project staff
  • Administering and evaluating online audit questionnaires to assess procedural compliance.
• Provide administrative support for audits, Quality Department initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
• Disseminate quality information by presenting at department and discipline meetings.
• Mentor project staff and actively promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Draft, maintain, and manage Project Quality documentation, including defined quality activities, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data using statistical methods to support proactive, data-driven solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • Degree must be from an ABET accredited program  
  • 3+ years of design engineering experience is ideal.
• Proficient in the use of structured problem-solving and causal analysis methodologies.
• Ability to freely access all areas of active construction sites and work effectively in a variety of climates and environmental conditions.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to completing work correctly and efficiently the first time.
• Proven commitment to ethical behavior, integrity, and professional responsibility.
• Demonstrated passion for safety, with the ability to actively support and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills, time management capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

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