Quality Engineer - Gables Search Group

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