Quality Engineer

Vontas • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the organization’s Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary coordinator for internal and external audits, while providing independent oversight to ensure processes are effective, documented, and consistently followed across Production Operations. The Quality Engineer partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level