Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & Compliance

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

Job summary

TIG Distributing Inc is seeking a Quality Engineer in Des Moines, IA, to monitor and improve quality processes ensuring customer satisfaction and alignment with company goals.

The role covers quality, design, continuous improvement, and safety, requiring strong problem solving, documentation, and cross‑functional teamwork. Relevant ISO 9001 activities and PPAP compliance are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in quality or design engineering, and 3+ years in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GD&T drawing interpretation.
• Ability to perform and lead inspections and audits across all stages of Production, Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and audits across production, receiving, warehousing, and shipping to drive improvements.
• Ensure client quality documentation and PPAP requirements are met on time.
• Create work instructions including packaging requirements for new kits and assemblies.
• Determine packaging specifications per product requirements (shipping protection, rust prevention).
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, and customers on new projects and improvements.
• Maintain the defect log, categorize defects, and drive rapid resolution of issues.
• Manage the non-conforming area and drive zero defect goals.
• Assist with customer communication related to quality concerns and warranty claims.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and support internal/external audits.
• Assist with client inspections in Food Grade Warehouse and act as SME for TIG Quality Manual.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and KPI tracking.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T drawing interpretation

Inspection & audits

Analytical & problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TIG Distributing Inc is seeking a Quality Engineer in Des Moines, IA, to monitor and improve quality processes ensuring customer satisfaction and alignment with company goals.

The role covers quality, design, continuous improvement, and safety, requiring strong problem solving, documentation, and cross‑functional teamwork. Relevant ISO 9001 activities and PPAP compliance are part of daily duties.