Engineer Quality II

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.