Quality Engineering

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 (Waterloo Works – Drivetrain Operations)
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) possible overtime

Introduction

Join our dynamic team in Waterloo, Iowa, where you will play a crucial role in supporting production by utilizing a variety of quality tools and processes to ensure product quality performance exceeds customer expectations. You will lead quality improvement initiatives and drive customer warranty improvement projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA, and Capability Studies).
• Ability to read and interpret complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T principles and terminology.
• Proficiency in advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis.
• Experience in driving a closed-loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis.
• Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab software.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, and/or CSSBB.
• Drivetrain Components shop floor experience.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced environment while driving improvement through various quality initiatives including QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma projects, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
• Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives in your area of responsibility, including leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects.
• Leverage structured problem-solving and statistical skills to solve complex component manufacturing problems.
• Manage, implement, or update control plan development and execution.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Onsite only (no remote) with a business casual dress code.
• 75% time spent on feet within the factory.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Metatarsal safety boots required for the first day.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.