Quality Engineer

Company Info
Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.,
Waterloo, United States

Phone: 3192346201
Web Site: http://byrnesandrupkey.com/

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Title:

Quality Engineer

Location:

New Hampton, IA 

Salary:

55,000-80,000

Job ID:

69121
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Job Description:

Quality Engineer
New Hampton, IA
$55-80K
Our manufacturing client in New Hampton, IA is looking to hire a Quality Engineer. This Quality Engineering position 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 company and supplier locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary focus on supporting product launch efforts to ensure quality principles are integrated into the launch process including APQP (PFMEA, Control Plans), PPAP and safe launch processes.  Working 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.
Job Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
  • Knowledge of blueprint reading and GDT principles.
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills using Six Sigma and Lean principles.
  • Two to five plus years operating quality measurement equipment in a production environment preferred.
  • Foundry knowledge a plus.
  • Familiar with  CNC machining processes highly desired.
  • Familiar with CMM, laser scanning, x-ray and LPI measurement systems.
  • Certifications:  Certified Quality Engineer a plus.