ManufacturingQuality Engineer
ManufacturingQuality Engineer
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Job Title: Manufacturing/Quality Engineer
Location: Ames Iowa
Salary: $85-95K
Job Summary of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer: The Manufacturing/Quality Engineer plays a key role in the development optimization and deployment of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient high-quality production of products. This role focuses on process design and improvement rather than product design with a strong emphasis on ensuring product quality and a successful handoff of new designs to the production team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer:
Interpret engineering sketches specifications and other technical documentation to produce accurate and precise drawings.
Develop document and refine manufacturing processes to ensure they are robust repeatable and cost-effective.
Lead the design and implementation of new production methods for upcoming products and revisions.
Collaborate with design engineering to transition product concepts into scalable manufacturing processes.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve process performance.
Maintain and update process documentation SOPs and forms as required by ISO 9000 standards.
Serve as the key liaison between product development and production ensuring design intent is maintained through launch.
Lead pre-production process validation including PFMEA control plans and capability studies.
Support tooling equipment and fixture design to ensure process readiness.
Monitor early production runs to ensure process stability and product conformity.
Drive quality assurance by proactively identifying process risks and implementing preventive measures.
Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Support internal audits and corrective action planning related to process and product quality.
Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen or other improvement initiatives.
Partner with Quality Design and Operations teams to ensure alignment across process requirements and customer expectations.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers regarding process capability improvement plans and project timelines.
Conduct training for operators and technicians on new processes and updated standards.
Education & Experience of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer:
Bachelor s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an industrial setting.
Strong background in process development launch and optimization.
Experience with ERP systems (Syteline a plus) and ISO quality systems.
Experience in industrial/heavy-duty products is a plus.
Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S value stream mapping and Six Sigma preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of how to leverage technology to improve operational efficiencies.
Location: Ames Iowa
Salary: $85-95K
Job Summary of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer: The Manufacturing/Quality Engineer plays a key role in the development optimization and deployment of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient high-quality production of products. This role focuses on process design and improvement rather than product design with a strong emphasis on ensuring product quality and a successful handoff of new designs to the production team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer:
Interpret engineering sketches specifications and other technical documentation to produce accurate and precise drawings.
Develop document and refine manufacturing processes to ensure they are robust repeatable and cost-effective.
Lead the design and implementation of new production methods for upcoming products and revisions.
Collaborate with design engineering to transition product concepts into scalable manufacturing processes.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve process performance.
Maintain and update process documentation SOPs and forms as required by ISO 9000 standards.
Serve as the key liaison between product development and production ensuring design intent is maintained through launch.
Lead pre-production process validation including PFMEA control plans and capability studies.
Support tooling equipment and fixture design to ensure process readiness.
Monitor early production runs to ensure process stability and product conformity.
Drive quality assurance by proactively identifying process risks and implementing preventive measures.
Apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Support internal audits and corrective action planning related to process and product quality.
Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen or other improvement initiatives.
Partner with Quality Design and Operations teams to ensure alignment across process requirements and customer expectations.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers regarding process capability improvement plans and project timelines.
Conduct training for operators and technicians on new processes and updated standards.
Education & Experience of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineer:
Bachelor s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an industrial setting.
Strong background in process development launch and optimization.
Experience with ERP systems (Syteline a plus) and ISO quality systems.
Experience in industrial/heavy-duty products is a plus.
Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S value stream mapping and Six Sigma preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of how to leverage technology to improve operational efficiencies.
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