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.

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.