Quality Engineer

Tvs Supply Chain Solutions North America • Davenport, IA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of management system standards and quality processes across the operation. The role works closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support customer and supplier quality requirements. The position is full-time and exempt, with work divided between the office and production or warehouse environments. Travel between locations may be required, and schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, training, and certifications.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of APQP core tools, including control plans, PFMEA, process flow, PPAP, gage control, and MSA.
• Fluency in problem-solving tools and techniques such as A3/8D, 5-Why, Cause & Effects Analysis, PDCA, and DMAIC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, process capability, and process control.
• Experience with management systems; ability to conduct internal and supplier audits and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Adaptability and self-motivation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting of up to 51 pounds; assistance is required for anything heavier.
• Ability to work in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic and seasonal temperatures; steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and vests may be required.
• Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ CQE certification.
• QMS Internal Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective test methods, inspection procedures, and validation processes.
• Serve as the main Quality Assurance contact for department supervisors, handling resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement process control, improvement, and testing methods.
• Promote and enforce quality standards, inspection procedures, test methods, and reporting.
• Collaborate with supplier and customer quality representatives to address issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified.
• Keep test equipment calibrated to traceable standards accepted in the automotive industry.
• Support and lead new product launches, coordinating with tooling vendors, communicating with customers, and managing project activities from quoting to SORP.
• Prepare and maintain APQP documentation, including control plans, process flows, and PFMEA activities.
• Submit PPAP documentation using customer formats and software.
• Read blueprints and specifications and create related PPAP documentation to ensure compliance with specifications, standard processes, and manufacturing standards.
• Investigate causes of scrap and work to eliminate defects.
• Collaborate with Operations to lead associates in managing systems standards.
• Monitor tooling and assembly equipment, ensuring calibration and process checkpoints meet operational tolerances.
• Audit management systems to ensure compliance with procedures and maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Participate in TVS SCS quality and excellence initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health support, financial guidance, and personal well-being resources.
• Opportunities to work with advanced supply chain technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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