Senior Quality Engineer

Pay Rate is $ 49/hr

Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Cedar Rapids IA 52404

100% onsite - 6 month assignment

Contract- 25% chance of going FT

What will you do?

• Lead problem solving regarding internal and external customer concerns, utilizing tools like 8D, Kaizen, Six Sigma, all driving to understand root cause.

• Implementing corrective and preventative actions and driving continuous quality improvement

• Lead review, development, and implementation of PFMEA, process control plans,

• Identify SPC, Jidoka, and Poka-yoke opportunities

• Responsible for implementing and sustaining Lean and Six Sigma concepts, interfacing with cross-functional teams and other departments

• Support the manufacturing lines, ensuring all specifications are assured, and proactively looking to increase efficiency

• Training and development of production teams

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting key metrics and developing improvement plan

• Lead and complete internal audits, ensure all ISO Standard rules and regulations are enforced. ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, & ISO 50001

• Interface with other plants regarding product concerns, responsible for investigations, follow-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction

• Interface heavily with hourly and salaried manufacturing support personnel, external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources.

• Support new product introductions, supplier development activities relating to manufactured components, and is a key contributor to those overall successes

• Benchmark with other Schneider entities, align, and deploy projects to utilize digital technology in the process robustness

Qualifications

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial engineering, or relevant 4-year degree required

• 2 + years of experience with manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools, 5S, 8D, Kaizen events, 5 Whys, DMAIC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Process Auditing, Process Capability analysis, ISO, Poka-Yoke, Jidoka design desired

• Application of Lean and Six Sigma techniques, statistical methods, certification highly desired

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, & ISO 50001standards. Internal Auditor experience is a plus.

• Strong team player with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.

• Have excellent MS Office and MRP System skills.

• Mechanical aptitude highly desired.

• Has an analytical mindset.

• Experience in calibration test equipment, product testing and/or functional testing is a plus.

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering?
• How many years of experience with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools, 5S, 8D, Kaizen events, 5 Whys, DMAIC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Process Auditing, Process Capability analysis? Please advise
• What is the best time to call you to discuss about this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person