Quality Analyst

World Class Industries; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual medical coverage at no cost

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off & holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

World Class Industries is seeking a quality-focused professional to join our Iowa operations team. The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, ISO leadership, and implementing quality systems to drive efficiency and compliance.

You will contribute to work instructions, PFMEA, and ROC processes while coordinating with Supply Chain, Operations, and customers on-site to ensure top product quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing/warehousing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieving the highest product quality standards while driving process improvements through Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Creating and implementing Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA’s, and related quality documentation.
• Returning defective materials to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Conducting RTV and RMA processing.
• Leading ISO standards at facility.
• Carrying out timely corrective actions and follow-up procedures.
• Serving as an on-site liaison for customers.
• Performing and/or supporting internal audits as required.
• Leading and improving quality processes to ensure product compliance.
• Improving and engaging team members in a safe working environment.
• Supporting the assembly and shipping/receiving of products and materials.
• Communicating with Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Analyzing data to uncover root causes and provide solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality documentation

On-site liaison

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Description

WCI is committed to building a championship culture centered around caring, learning, and results that provides the benefits of a small family-owned company where each WCI’er is appreciated, able to make a difference, and work as a team. We are looking for new talent to join our Operations team! We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

• Agile
• Genuine
• Team Driven

We offer:

• Individual medical coverage for our team members at no cost! Family plans are also available with a portion paid by team members
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K with company match and safe harbor contributions
• Work environment focused on high quality and safety standards

What you’ll be doing:

• Achieving the highest product quality standards while driving process improvements through Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Creating and implementing Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA’s, and other related quality documentation
• Returning defective materials to suppliers in a timely manner
• Conducting RTV and RMA processing
• Leading ISO standards at facility
• Carrying out timely corrective actions and follow-up procedures
• Serving as an on-site liaison for customers
• Performing and/or supporting internal audits as required
• Leading and improving quality processes to ensure product compliance
• Improving and engaging team members in a safe working environment
• Supporting the assembly and shipping/receiving of products and materials
• Communicating with members of the Operations and Supply Chain teams
• Analyzing data to uncover root causes of issues and provides solutions
• Participating in WCI cultural activities and responsibilities which can include: Safety, Supply Chain, Operations, Cost, Delivery and Engagement within the organization
• Lifting 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently
• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, lifting, and reaching during shift

WCI has grown from $50M in annual sales to more than $375M in the last 10 years. During the same period, we have added 5 new locations bringing the total up to 9, including 1 located internationally. That growth has provided an opportunity to further expand our vision with our customers and increase our capacities.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Prior manufacturing/warehousing experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in a variety of software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems (preferred)
• High school diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience (preferred)