Quality Engineer

ContiTech; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide expert guidance and support to plant quality teams in problem solving and quality improvements. You will lead structured problem-solving, coordinate Advanced Quality Planning, manage supplier/customer interactions, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and waste across the production line.

Collaborating with cross-functional groups, conducting internal audits, ensuring calibrated testing equipment, and tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
• 2+ years of professional experience in quality manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives addressing safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.
• Coordinate Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools (GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) with plant teams.
• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.
• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.
• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.
• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment; ensure tests are conducted with calibrated equipment and equipment availability.
• Monitor the laboratory performance and support the production process goals and department objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Company Description

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

THE POSITION

The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing expert guidance, training and support to Plant Quality teams in the areas of problem solving and quality improvements.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Lead and support structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to address safety, quality, waste, and productivity concerns in the plant.

• Coordinate and implement Advanced Quality Planning processes, product/process change reviews, and quality system tools (e.g., GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC) in collaboration with plant teams.

• Manage customer and supplier interactions, including product return evaluations, corrective actions, and feedback on customer satisfaction and scorecards.

• Participate in or lead project teams to resolve quality issues, standardize best practices, and share lessons learned.

• Conduct internal audits and support compliance with production, quality, technical, and customer-service standards while identifying gaps in management system implementation.

• Ensure the correct use of control, testing and measurement equipment. Ensure the execution of tests only with calibrated equipment, as well as its preservation and conservation.Ensure the availability of equipment as well as the necessary supplies for the demands of tests.

• Responsible for monitoring the performance of the laboratory through the objectives and goals/KPIs of the area. When necessary, support the performance of the production process.Support the management of the department's objectives and goals, implementing the necessary actions to achieve them.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor's Degree, e.g. in the field of Engineering, Chemistry

• 2+ years of professional experience and methodological competence in the field of Quality in Manufacturing.

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes

• Good writing and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

• Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, supply chain or CBS preferred.

• Comprehensive experience in Rubber and or Plastic production processes.

• Troubleshooting rubber compound issues.

• Experience in working with international teams on production topics and understanding foreign cultures.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Additional Information

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.