Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary: $75-95K plus bonus
Job Summary of the Quality Engineer: The Quality Engineer will be a member of the QA & Continuous Improvement team. This role will serve as a subject matter expert to lead the implementation of Quality processes, such as ISO-9001, which is currently being implemented. The Quality Engineer will serve as a technical resource where Quality leadership can consult for guidance and assistance with quality assurance-related concerns.
Qualifications of Quality Engineer:
Identify and leverage best practices in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing-related processes.
Assist in the development of Quality process strategy and identify opportunities for improvement across the organization.
Evaluate and interpret both industry requirements and internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with the goal of developing robust procedures and instructions.
Help site Quality teams, Quality Inspectors, and/or senior Quality leadership as the subject matter expert to investigate and correct quality issues and establish continuous improvement opportunities.
Lead and facilitate projects generated from our High-Performance Team Board process.
Lead and facilitate installation and implementation of ISO-9001 quality management systems.
Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:
Engineering degree required. Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree.
Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Expertise in ISO-9000 and internal auditing
CORE, Lean, or Six-Sigma experience a plus
Support manufacturing, product, and/or customer quality processes to implement process improvements.
Utilize knowledge and expertise to provide input to and influence the development, application, and maintenance of prevention, root cause corrective action, quality control systems, and protocols.
Facilitate, communicate, and visualize process flows for stakeholders and teams.
Build relationships with various levels of leadership and individual contributors to influence culture by leveraging change management skills.
Implement projects using demonstrated proactive project management skills and risk mitigation techniques.
Design and deliver solutions that meet organizational needs and bring value to the organization.
Lead efforts and development with minimal oversight, set objectives and guide others on execution/approach for achievement of operational results.
25-50% travel
