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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with standard quality management principles and tools.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, MSA, and Capability Studies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering/part drawings.
• Functional knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with statistical analysis and advanced data-gathering techniques.
• Experience driving closed-loop corrective action processes.
• Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of engineering testing, implementation, technical operations, risk management, and quality reporting.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, or CSSBB.
• Drivetrain Components shop-floor experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a similar discipline preferred.
• Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Shop-floor position in a manufacturing environment.
• Approximately 75% of the time on your feet within the factory.
• Must be comfortable working in a shop-floor environment.
• Metatarsal safety boots required on the first day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Business casual dress code.
• Interview preference: Microsoft Teams.

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