Quality Engineer

Vontas•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$67,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a full-time backfill for a Quality Engineer position within Production. The primary purpose of this role is to maintain clear ownership of the Quality Management System, ISO 9001 compliance, audit coordination, and corrective action processes. This position ensures quality responsibilities remain focused and consistent within Operations, mitigating compliance risk and supporting stable production and audit readiness. The Quality Engineer will develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery. This role also involves communicating quality standards to the production team and analyzing performance data.

Requirements

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to all levels of Vontas and customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database experience.
Organized with attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Three years of experience with Quality Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System.
Coordinates and manages external ISO 9001 audits and certifications.
Investigates and diagnoses internal and external problem root causes and leads the corrective action process.
Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
Communicates quality standards and parameters to the production operations team and other appropriate staff.
Provides quality & manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
Assists and performs quality functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned.