Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Waterloo, IA Duration: 24 months (Possibility of Extension) Shift: 1st shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift Job Duties: Lead and facilitate quality solutions for urgent shop floor and customer issues, focusing on permanent corrective actions and preventing recurrences through implementing systemic corrective actions. Perform quality planning primary focused on fluid conveyance but could also include hydraulics, metal fab, or fasteners. The quality planning can include current products, supplier change request, cost reduction, resourcing and temporary sourcing. Execute Design Process and Assembly Reviews (DPARs), print reviews, and design reviews of new/current products. Use Six Sigma and other quality tools including Statistical Analysis, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, and 8D methodology to ensure the identification of quality failure concerns for externally manufactured parts and assemblies. Lead supplier Quality Improvement Teams. Job Requirements: Functional knowledge/experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross-functional teams Experience with standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gage R&R, MSA and Capability Studies). Experience reading and interpreting complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T. Experience in advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis. Previous experience in Supplier Quality Engineering and/or Quality Engineering Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and initiative Key Skills & Experience Required: Degree in Technology, Engineering, Communications, Business, Computer Science, and/or Data Analytics Manager is open to recent grad candidates. Prefer candidates with: Problem solving/decision making skills Great communication Willingness to learn Work Details: Onsite only (no remote) Business casual dress code Interview preference: Teams/In person Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day This position requires some time on the shop floor, so candidates should be comfortable working in that environment. Other Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel. #IRI-IT Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Work Location: In person

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