Supplier Quality Engineer in Waterloo

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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Waterloo, IA

Duration: 24 months with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive resolution of critical shop floor and customer quality issues by implementing effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term preventive measures to eliminate recurrence.
• Support quality planning activities primarily for fluid conveyance products, while also contributing to projects involving hydraulics, metal fabrication, and fasteners.
• Manage quality initiatives related to existing products, supplier change requests, cost-reduction projects, supplier transitions, and temporary sourcing activities.
• Conduct Design Process and Assembly Reviews (DPARs), engineering drawing reviews, and product design assessments for both new and existing products.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies and quality tools such as Statistical Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and 8D problem-solving techniques to identify and mitigate quality risks associated with externally manufactured components and assemblies.
• Lead and collaborate with Supplier Quality Improvement Teams to enhance supplier performance, product quality, and process effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in project management, including the ability to facilitate, lead, and coordinate cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and tools, including FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, Gage R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Process Capability Studies.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex engineering drawings with a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with data collection, advanced analytical techniques, and statistical analysis for quality improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related manufacturing quality role.
• Self-driven professional with strong initiative, accountability, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field.
• Recent graduates with relevant education and a strong interest in quality engineering are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.