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