Quality Engineer

Kelly; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Waterloo, IA seeks a Quality Engineer to support drivetrain component manufacturing on-site. The role emphasizes applying FMEA, SPC, Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving to improve product quality and customer warranty outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional projects, updating control plans, and driving rapid corrective actions. On-site only, shift 1st, with potential overtime and a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality tools including FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Ability to read complex part drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Proven track record on corrective action and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution and drive improvement through quality initiatives.
• Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives across departments and projects.
• Leverage structured problem-solving to address complex manufacturing problems.
• Develop and execute control plan development and execution.

Skills

FMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Pay Rate: ($37 per hour entry level) ($41 per hour candidates with 2 or more years of applicable experience)

W2 contract only (No C2C)

Location: Waterloo, IA, 50703

Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) possible overtime

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for Drivetrain Components Manufacturing located in Waterloo, Iowa , you will support production by leveraging a variety of quality tools and processes to ensure product quality performance exceeds customer expectations. You will also lead quality improvement initiatives and drive customer warranty improvement projects. In addition, you will:

• Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced environment while driving improvement through various quality initiatives including QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma projects, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
• Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives in your area of responsibility, including leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects.
• Leverage structured problem-solving and statistical skills to solve complex component manufacturing problems.
• Manage, implement, or update control plan development and execution.

What Skills You Need

• Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies).
• Experience reading and interpreting complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T principles and terminology.
• Experience using advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis.
• Experience in driving a closed loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis.
• Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross functional teams.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab software.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, and/or CSSBB

Education

• Ideally you will have a bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing Technology or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Onsite only (no remote)
• Business casual dress code
• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
• This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment
• ~75% time spent on feet within the factory.