Senior Quality Engineer

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

Following our carve-out from Bosch, we now operate under Keenfinity, with renewed focus and investment in our Audio business — giving our iconic brands the independence and agility to thrive in today’s market. As part of a global family that includes RTS, Electro-Voice, Dynacord. and Telex, Keenfinity delivers world-class professional audio, intercom, and communications solutions that connect concerts, broadcasts, houses of worship, stadiums, and schools.

This role is a hybrid position out of our office location in Burnsville, MN.

The Senior Quality Engineer (QE) plays a key role in driving quality excellence throughout the product development process and its lifecycle. This position ensures that quality targets are clearly defined, integrated into designs, and continuously improved by incorporating lessons learned and good practices. Working in a global environment, the QE collaborates with internal experts and external Trade Good Suppliers to manage quality activities, regular reporting, customer claims and improvement initiatives. The QE also supports faster Time-to-Market and enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive quality leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quality function in product development to ensure quality improvement opportunities are identified, targets are properly defined and implemented, lessons learned are translated to projects, during product development (“designed-in quality”) and ensure that requirements for quality gates (QG’s) are met.
• Derive measures to improve preventive quality of our products and contribute to their implementation at NPI’s.
• Collaborate with teams throughout the product lifecycle and track appropriate quality assurance measures to achieve required product maturities.
• Create methods and monthly reports to manage stakeholder expectations and foster data-driven communication in quality.
• Identify and drive quality improvement and warranty cost reduction initiatives by ensuring timely and methodological problem solving through techniques such as 8D, Fishbone, 5why, etc.
• Monitor and conduct analysis of warranty return & repair data, failure cost, and customer complaints for early detection of quality-related problems with a data driven approach.
• Develop quality improvement targets in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Manage Trade Good Supplier quality issues, new product launch and supplier development. (PUQ)
• Contribute to reduced Time-to-Market by improved execution of processes and avoidance of deviations in projects and products.
• Support internal and ext. audit coordination for the AS9100 Campus certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a comparable degree program.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in quality engineering, with initial experience with hardware / software products.
• Experience working for a global organization and in consumer electronics, aviation or related industry.
• Experienced in development processes, preferably in agile principles as well as one ISO Standard (i.e. ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO27001).
• Hands on experience in statistical data control (spc), preferably Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and act as a strong team-player across different international and multicultural stakeholders, with a distinctive sense of responsibility, customer orientation and a high level of social competence.
• Must be resilient in a changing business environment, adaptable and have excellent communication skills.
• Must lead with confidence across different management levels and work cross-functionally.
• Must have a process-oriented way of thinking paired with a strong analytical approach.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English, and good in conflict management.
• Domestic and international travel required, on average 10%.
• Valid driver's license and passport is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering or a comparable program.
• Software product experience.
• German language experience.
• Quality Manager Certification, ISO Auditor and/or PMI Project Management Certification is desirable.

Required Abilities:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 pounds (e.g., product samples, marketing materials) for events or demonstrations.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment, including extended periods of sitting, computer use, and video conferencing.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate global business needs, including early mornings or late evenings for calls with international teams.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 - $128,000 annually. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made, to the extent they do not pose an undue hardship, to enable qualified individuals with covered disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.  We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.