Job Title: Engineer Quality II
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year – Possible Extension
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Description:
Job Summary
Support quality planning, control, and continuous improvement for drivetrain component manufacturing. The role focuses on production issue resolution, quality initiatives, customer warranty improvement, structured problem-solving, and maintaining product quality to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead drivetrain component manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced shop-floor environment.
- Drive quality improvements through QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
- Plan, organize, and execute quality initiatives and lead cross-functional projects.
- Use structured problem-solving and statistical methods to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
- Develop, implement, and update Control Plans.
- Apply quality tools including FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Gauge R&R, MSA, and Capability Studies.
- Perform advanced data gathering and statistical analysis.
- Lead closed-loop corrective actions using rigorous root cause analysis.
- Read and interpret complex part drawings and apply GD&T principles.
- Support engineering standards, specifications, testing, validation, and process improvements.
- Support manufacturing process and equipment improvements while considering cost, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors as required.
- Identify process/system gaps and support change-management activities.
- Support product development, customer needs analysis, and engineering activities.
- Work within established project management plans to achieve quality goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with standard quality management principles and tools.
- Experience with FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, MSA, and Capability Studies.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering/part drawings.
- Functional knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience with statistical analysis and advanced data-gathering techniques.
- Experience driving closed-loop corrective action processes.
- Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination skills.
- Knowledge of engineering testing, implementation, technical operations, risk management, and quality reporting.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, or CSSBB.
- Drivetrain Components shop-floor experience.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a similar discipline preferred.
- Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Shop-floor position in a manufacturing environment.
- Approximately 75% of the time on your feet within the factory.
- Must be comfortable working in a shop-floor environment.
- Metatarsal safety boots required on the first day.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Business casual dress code.
- Interview preference: Microsoft Teams.
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