Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $34.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future
Job Summary
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, solve production issues, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the factory floor. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn while spending significant time supporting operations within a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Support daily quality activities within manufacturing operations and production processes.
- Investigate product and process quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Assist in monitoring quality metrics and preparing reports to support decision-making.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Communicate quality issues, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required.
- Travel between nearby facilities as needed to support quality and manufacturing operations.
- Maintain a strong presence on the factory floor, spending the majority of time supporting production activities and quality initiatives.
Years of Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Communications, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
- Recent graduates with relevant manufacturing internship experience are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering, operations, or process improvement environments is preferred.
- Experience working within a factory or industrial setting is beneficial.
Skills Required
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Comfortable working on the factory floor and spending extended periods on feet.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic computer systems.
- Ability to travel between local facilities when required.
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