Quality Engineer II

Hach•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer II is responsible for leading quality improvement initiatives and driving resolution of complex product and process issues that directly impact product performance and customer satisfaction. This role applies advanced problem-solving techniques, owns key quality system processes, and partners cross-functionally to improve quality metrics and overall operational performance. This position is part of the Quality Systems Department located in Ames, Iowa, and will be on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related technical field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in quality systems or engineering roles in a manufacturing environment
Experience working within Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR 820)
Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and quality improvement initiatives
Experience with Agile PLM or similar product lifecycle management systems

Responsibilities

Lead root cause investigations for customer complaints and internal quality issues using statistical tools (DOE, Gage R&R, Six Sigma methodologies)
Drive product and process validation activities, including material testing and machine validation
Maintain and manage Agile PLM change processes as a change analyst
Support new product development and sourcing activities through quality validation and statistical analysis
Own quality system processes, including CAPA, SCAR, document control, internal audits, and training
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve performance against quality metrics