Quality Engineer

Palmer Companies, Inc.; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

PTO and paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Palmer Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality systems, product validation, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure products and processes meet design specifications and customer requirements. The role emphasizes leading advanced quality planning, root cause investigations, and quality performance improvements, while mentoring quality teams and ensuring QMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years of experience supporting APQP activities.
• CQE certification with at least 2 years of practical application.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced quality planning and support qualification efforts.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, control plans, and risk assessments.
• Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure QMS compliance and support audits.
• Monitor quality trends and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Standardize quality tools, procedures, and best practices across operations.
• Mentor team members and guide problem-solving methods.

Skills

APQP experience

CQE certified

ISO 9001 knowledge

Quality metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related technical field

Job description

The Senior Quality Engineer provides leadership for quality systems, product validation, and continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment. This role partners with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure products and processes consistently meet design specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements. Responsibilities include leading advanced quality planning efforts, driving root cause investigations, supporting new product and process qualification activities, maintaining compliance with the quality management system, and mentoring quality team members. The position also plays a key role in developing sustainable quality processes, reducing defects, and improving overall operational performance.

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Lead advanced quality planning activities and support product and process qualification efforts
• Develop and maintain quality plans, control plans, risk assessments, and quality performance metrics
• Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving tools
• Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements and support internal and external audits
• Monitor quality trends, identify improvement opportunities, and implement preventive measures to reduce defects
• Partner with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues and improve process performance
• Standardize quality tools, procedures, and best practices across manufacturing operations
• Mentor quality team members and guide quality methodologies and problem-solving techniques

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation with at least 2 years of practical application experience
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, and process validation methodologies

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• EAP, other voluntary options