Engineer Quality II - Quality Engineering

Mindlance

Waterloo, IA

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SKILLS

8D, Address Management, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Car Rentals, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Change Management, Closed Loop Corrective Action Process (CLCA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Distribution Services, Electricity, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hydraulic Engineering, Knowledge Management Systems, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Minitab, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations Management, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Product Costing, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Support, Production Support, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Software Administration, Statistical Process Control, Statistics, Systems Analysis, Tableau, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Management

LOCATION

Waterloo, IA

POSTED

4 days ago

Engineer Quality II - Quality EngineeringMajor PurposeProvides quality planning, control, and improvement support for product development teams, manufacturing engineering, supply management, and manufacturing and/or distribution organizations to assure *** product quality meets the customers' expectations. This includes the application of quality tools within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) and Customer Support Process (CSP). Also supports application of quality tools with key suppliers as an integral element of quality planning.Major Duties- Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.- Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.- Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.- Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.- Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.- Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.- Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.- Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.- Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge- Engineering Technology - Engineering Design - Engineering Development - Business Requirements Analysis - Engineering Specification - Engineering Testing - Project Schedule Management - Engineering Build - Engineering Implementation - Engineering Technical Operations Support - Health and Safety - Negotiation - Policy and Regulation - Review and Reporting - Risk Management - Contract Management - Costing and Budgeting Education- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Position Title: Quality Engineer

Specific Position Requirements: Job Title: Quality Engineer Manufacturing Department
Location: Waterloo, IA Drivetrain West
Shift: 1st shift (6:00 am 2:30 pm) - Overtime possible.
Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future.
Bill Rate: ***/hour

Your Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
" Become an important member within a highly aligned, effective, quality, manufacturing & operations team.
" Provide production support for containment, inspections, quality procedures and tools to monitor critical processes.
" Provide quality planning, control, and improvement (CI) support for operations teams to ensure *** product quality meets customers expectations.
" Report defined quality KPI s through operations teams and management.
" Analyze system data & KPI s to facilitate quality-related discussions with internal and external customers & suppliers to drive corrective action.
What Skills You Need
" Background in Engineering (construction, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, power systems, logistics etc.).
" 1 or more years of related experience in quality or manufacturing engineering in a manufacturing environment (excluding internships)
" Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
" A hands-on mentality and ability to lead with minimal supervision to robustly solve quality issues.
" Understanding of the Quality Process Controls and the connection to people executing them in a No Fault Forward structure.
" Understanding of the execution of quality tools such as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (5W, 8D).
" Adaptability to effectively change priorities to meet business objectives.

What Makes You Stand Out
" 1 or more years of related experience in quality or manufacturing engineering in a manufacturing environment
" Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies)
" Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls
" 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 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 degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelors degree in Engineering

Interview Process:
" Onsite interviews are preferred
" Position works onsite

Additional Information:
" Business casual dress code.
" Position will spend roughly 50% of the day on the shop floor and feet versus at a desk. May also lift up to 20 lbs.
" Must wear metatarsal footwear from day one.
" This position may drive a *** owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete Deere safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20 mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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