Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: New Hampton, Iowa

Salary: $75-100K

Job Summary: The Quality Engineering focuses on product launches and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Use customer requirements, APQP/PPAP processes and ISO 9001 QMS to facilitate product launches and continuous improvement efforts at supplier locations.

Job Responsibilities:

Support product launch efforts to ensure quality principles are integrated into the launch process including APQP (PFMEA, Control Plans), PPAP and safe launch processes.

Work as a customer liaison regarding quality issues both at company and related supply chain organizations.

Support activities related to maintaining supplier/Tier 2 quality assurance.

Responsible for driving and maintaining continuous improvement efforts related to customer satisfaction and internal processes.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

2 or 4 year degree preferred but not required.

2 + years years experience operating quality measurement equipment in a production environment.

Experience with APQP processes specifically related to product launches.

Knowledge and experience of ISO 9001: 2015 quality systems.

Experience in developing and managing a supplier quality assurance system.

Hands-on experience continuous improvement background using Six Sigma and/or Lean methodology.

Knowledge of blueprint reading and GDT principles.

Strong problem solving skills using Six Sigma and Lean principles.

Foundry knowledge a plus.

Familiar with CNC machining processes a plus.

Familiar with CMM, laser scanning, x-ray and LPI measurement systems.

Certified Quality Engineer a plus.