Quality Engineer - ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

Vontas; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vontas in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001 standards while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Leadership to drive corrective actions and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role coordinates external audits, analyzes performance data, and ensures products meet quality, function, and reliability requirements prior to delivery. Travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with Quality Management Systems.
• ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Coordinates and manages external ISO 9001 audits and certifications.
• Investigates and diagnoses internal and external problem root causes and leads the corrective action process.
• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to the production operations team and other appropriate staff.
• Provides quality & manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assists and performs quality functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database experience

Job description

Vontas in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001 standards while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Leadership to drive corrective actions and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role coordinates external audits, analyzes performance data, and ensures products meet quality, function, and reliability requirements prior to delivery. Travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.