Quality Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA Salary: $38.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly Description: Quality Engineer

• Duration: 1+ Years Contract
• Location: Waterloo, IA / Onsite
• Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
  

Position Summary
Join a leading global manufacturing organization as a Quality Engineer supporting production and operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and operational teams to ensure products meet customer expectations through effective quality planning, process control, continuous improvement, and problem-solving initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the quality and manufacturing team, supporting operational excellence and product quality objectives.
• Provide production support related to containment activities, inspections, quality procedures, and process-monitoring tools.
• Support quality planning, quality control, and continuous improvement activities within manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs) to operations teams and management.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, facilitate discussions, and drive corrective actions with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process capability, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality systems, procedures, and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• entry level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering within a manufacturing environment (internships excluded).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead problem-solving activities with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and process controls.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including:
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies (5 Why, 8D)
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying quality management principles and tools, including:
• FMEA
• SPC
• Control Plans
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Gauge R&R
• Process Capability Studies
• Root Cause Analysis
• Experience supporting machining, gear manufacturing, shaft manufacturing, or similar precision manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using statistical analysis and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Proven success driving closed-loop corrective action processes.
• Experience facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools such as:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Alteryx
• Minitab
• Professional quality certifications preferred, including:
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Opportunities available for recent engineering graduates.

Note-The compensation range provided for this position does not include benefits and reflects base pay only.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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