Process Quality Engineer

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $82,697 - $97,290 per year
Job type: Full-time position

About This Role
The successful candidate is detail-oriented and disciplined in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and PPAP documentation. This role requires the ability to travel to factories and contract manufacturers to support quality issue resolution and ensure compliant, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage PPAPs and status at internal factories and contract manufacturers (CMs), identify PPAP gaps, inconsistencies, and risks, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Perform thorough, element-by-element PPAP reviews, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Review methodically ballooned drawings, dimensional results, and all supporting PPAP documentation
• Support or conduct internal factory or contract manufacturer (CM) audits
• Manage process certification activities for finished goods, assemblies and factory produced components
• Support continuous improvement activities at factories and CMs
• Evaluate and support approval of factory and CM process changes
• Support manufacturing readiness activities
• Support First Article Inspections (FAIs) as required
• Manage, track, and verify the effectiveness of 8D corrective actions issued to factories and contract manufacturers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience with Quality Control documentation

or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of Quality Control documentation experience
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AIAG processes
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments for plastics, metals, or electronics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to review engineering drawings and validate PPAP elements

Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.