Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP, Audits & Improvement

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor and audit departments to ensure products meet vendor and customer quality requirements. You will drive APQP and PPAP activities and support new product launches.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PC-DMIS, and CMM programming, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PC-DMIS and CMM-related programming.
• Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
• ASQ certification and/or ISO auditor certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to learn and use vendor and customer software applications.
• Ability to make sound decisions with significant business impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive all APQP and PPAP activities for assigned customers.
• Ensure appropriate containment of suspect and nonconforming product.
• Issue Material Complaint Notices (MCNs) to suppliers.
• Partner with Research and Development on problem-solving activities.
• Provide input and support for customer audits.
• Support new product launches.
• Support the maintenance of IATF 16949 certification requirements.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and replication efforts.
• Comply with all internal processes and policies, including applicable environmental and safety protocols.
• Conduct tier-internal assessments and internal audits.
• Develop and improve internal processes to support quality objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PC-DMIS

CMM programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor and audit departments to ensure products meet vendor and customer quality requirements. You will drive APQP and PPAP activities and support new product launches.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PC-DMIS, and CMM programming, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.