Quality Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

On-site Health Clinic

Job summary

Curries, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is expanding its Engineering Team with a Quality Engineer role based on-site at our Mason City, IA facility. You will implement and sustain the QMS, lead corrective actions, and partner with production to reduce defects, driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in a quality production environment, Lean/Six Sigma Green belt preferred, and ASQ CQE is a plus. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quality production environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green certification preferred.
• ASQ CQE Certification a plus.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal or other quality management systems preferred.
• Subject‑matter expert on quality systems; gage and inspection systems with defined CARS and remediation to drive performance improvements.
• Implementation, support, or improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of systems to support ISO 9001.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without extensive oversight.
• Excellent collaborative, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi‑task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain elements of the QMS, including corrective actions, supplier quality management, customer complaints, change control, audit processes, standard procedures, test methods, and process.
• Deploy process controls throughout the operating system, team with operations to improve COPQ performance, and conduct training to achieve goals.
• Conduct formal root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to understand and eliminate defective products.
• Help develop process controls to reduce process variation to target control limits.
• Routinely update SOPs, operator work instructions, and training materials to reflect continuous improvement to quality.
• Monitor, control, and analyze product and process quality to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production to detect root causes for defects during production phases.
• Work with the Quality Manager to analyze data for developing and implementing preventative measures to limit or eliminate quality defects.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities throughout the plant and be an ambassador for quality and process excellence.
• Be responsible for the site RMA/RFC process, including evaluation, processing, corrective actions, and disposition, in concert with the Warranty Claims Manager.
• Assure compliance with state, federal, local, and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Gage & inspection systems

Quality Management System (QMS) tools

Job description

Do you thrive in an environment where you have the opportunity to identify and improve processes and products through testing and analysis? Do you enjoy partnering and interacting with customers to understand their concerns? Do you lay awake thinking of creative ways to solve customer problems and implement continuous improvements? If you answered yes to these questions, then this position could be for you!

About the Role

Curries, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is building out our Engineering Team. We are adding a Quality Engineer role that will be based on site at our Mason City, Iowa facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain elements of the QMS, including corrective actions, supplier quality management, customer complaints, change control, audit processes, standard procedures, test methods, and process.
• Deploy process controls throughout the operating system, team with operations to improve COPQ performance, and conduct training to achieve goals.
• Conduct formal root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to understand and eliminate defective products.
• Help develop process controls to reduce process variation to target control limits.
• Routinely update SOPs, operator work instructions, and training materials to reflect continuous improvement to quality.
• Monitor, control, and analyze product and process quality to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production to detect root causes for defects during production phases.
• Work with the Quality Manager to analyze data for developing and implementing preventative measures to limit or eliminate quality defects.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities throughout the plant and be an ambassador for quality and process excellence.
• Be responsible for the site RMA/RFC process, including evaluation, processing, corrective actions, and disposition, in concert with the Warranty Claims Manager.
• Assure compliance with state, federal, local, and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quality production environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green certification preferred.
• ASQ CQE Certification a plus.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal or other quality management systems preferred.
• Subject‑matter expert on quality systems; gage and inspection systems with defined CARS and remediation to drive performance improvements.
• Implementation, support, or improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of systems to support ISO 9001.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without extensive oversight.
• Excellent collaborative, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi‑task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short and Long‑term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On‑site Health Clinic discount portal
• Recognition, well‑being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

EEO Statement

AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran.

For questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail].