Quality Engineer - Cedar Rapids, United States - Integration International Inc

Description

Job Details:

Title: Quality Engineer

Location: 3700 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA

Duration: 6 Months (possible extension and/or temp to hire)

Work Schedule: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Description:

What will you do?

• Lead problem solving regarding internal and external customer concerns, utilizing tools like 8D, Kaizen, Six Sigma, all driving to understand root cause.
• Implementing corrective and preventative actions and driving continuous quality improvement
• Lead review, development, and implementation of PFMEA, process control plans, Identify SPC, Jidoka, and Poka-yoke opportunities.
• Responsible for implementing and sustaining Lean and Six Sigma concepts, interfacing with cross-functional teams and other departments.
• Support the manufacturing lines, ensuring all specifications are assured, and proactively looking to increase efficiency.
• Training and development of production teams.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting key metrics and developing improvement plans.
• Lead and complete internal audits, ensure all ISO Standard rules and regulations are enforced.
• Interface with other plants regarding product concerns, responsible for investigations, follow-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Interface heavily with hourly and salaried manufacturing support personnel, external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources.
• Supports new product introductions, supplier development activities relating to manufactured components, and is a key contributor to those overall successes.
• Benchmark with client's entities, align, and deploy projects to utilize digital technology in the process robustness.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial engineering, or relevant 4-year degree required.
• 2 + years of experience with manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools, 5S, 8D, Kaizen events, 5 Whys, DMAIC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Process Auditing, Process Capability analysis, ISO, Poka-Yoke, Jidoka design desired.
• Application of Lean and Six Sigma techniques, statistical methods, certification highly desired.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, & ISO 50001standards. Internal Auditor experience is a plus.
• Strong team player with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Have excellent MS Office and MRP System skills.
• Mechanical aptitude highly desired.
• Has an analytical mindset.
• Experience in calibration test equipment, product testing and/or functional testing is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written.