Hands-On Quality Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Master; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEK Metal Technologies in New Hampton, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to connect Quality, Engineering, Production, customers, and suppliers. You will ensure customer requirements are understood, support new product launches, investigate quality concerns, and drive improvements across aluminum manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, root-cause problem solving, and meticulous documentation to sustain quality at every step.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage detailed technical documentation and procedures.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining PPAP documentation
• Creating and updating Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams
• Supporting new product launches from development through production
• Leading root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Analyzing quality trends and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Partnering with Engineering and Production to improve processes and reduce defects
• Working directly with customers and suppliers on quality requirements and concerns
• Supporting ISO and IATF quality systems and audit readiness
• Helping drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility

Skills

Hands-on

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation management

Tools

PPAP

Control Plans

PFMEA

Process Flow Diagrams

ISO/IATF readiness

Job description

ATEK Metal Technologies in New Hampton, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to connect Quality, Engineering, Production, customers, and suppliers. You will ensure customer requirements are understood, support new product launches, investigate quality concerns, and drive improvements across aluminum manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, root-cause problem solving, and meticulous documentation to sustain quality at every step.