Quality Engineer Job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa US

Duties:

·         Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.

·         Serve as the primary Quality Assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.

·         Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer.

·         Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.

·         Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.

·         Assist in process certification.

·         Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures.

·         Report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.

·         Participate in internal and external quality audits.

·         Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.

·         May compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities.


Education and Experience:

·         Six Sigma Green Belt(Black Belt Preferred). Lean certification

·         Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent (or Associate’s degree in these fields plus minimum 4 years industrial experience).

·         Minimum 5 years experience.

 
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.

·         Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.

·         Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

·         Strong computer skills Microsoft Office, Minitab Excel, including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.


Physical Demands:

·         Occasionally required to lift 20+ lbs.

·         Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility


Work Environment:

·         Estimated to be 50% desk position and 50% on foot throughout plant areas.

·         Frequent exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.