Senior Product Quality Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Senior Product Quality Engineer will provide dedicated quality engineering support for top-level products manufactured at the Cedar Rapids production site. Operating within an AS9100-certified environment, this role ensures that manufacturing processes consistently meet the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) while driving continuous improvement in product quality, efficiency, and production output. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with strong cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of leading root cause and corrective action (RCCA) initiatives and ensuring compliance throughout the production lifecycle. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids and is eligible for relocation.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of quality experience within manufacturing or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of quality experience within manufacturing
- Experience with RCCA methodologies such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC, or similar.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Experience supporting electronics, avionics, or complex mechanical assemblies.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, statistical analysis, and process capability tools.
- Proficiency with SAP, or similar quality/ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Tools.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the quality engineering focal for assigned production areas and top-level products.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements, internal QMS procedures, and regulatory/contractual quality standards.
- Provide oversight of manufacturing processes, including process controls, in-process inspections, verification/validation activities, and production readiness.
- Lead and facilitate RCCA activities in collaboration with production teams, engineering, and other stakeholders.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends, quality risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing process efficiency, reducing defects, and improving overall product quality.
- Support nonconformance investigations, material review board (MRB) activity, and disposition recommendations.
- Review and approve quality-related documentation, including manufacturing work instructions, quality plans, inspection criteria, and change notices.
- Provide technical support and guidance to production operators, inspectors, and manufacturing leadership.
- Participate in internal and external audits, supporting corrective action development and closure.
- Drive proactive quality measures to support production output goals while maintaining product integrity and compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
