Quality Engineer - (Un-IA-Cedar Rapids - 52499)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Jobcode: 280433
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Very large corporation in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area is searching for Quality Engineers. This consumer product firm, experiencing growth in todays economy, is looking for promotable type individuals who have shown a steady progression of growth and responsibilities during their career. This position will review the assigned line information, interact with line team members, both hourly and salaried to drive improvement. Analyze data and present it in a format that allows the quality circle team to focus their efforts on improvements. Work and manage individual projects related to driving quality metric improvements. Daily production line support on making daily decisions related to product quality serving as the view of the customer. Manage ongoing internal quality metrics improvements through quality circle activity and special individual project management. SIR reduction assistance to help achieve 5% category target and specific SIR target in assigned area of responsibility. Responsible to create a process control development plan, updating and changing of plan when change occurs within the manufacturing process. Determining root cause of problems and implementing corrective & preventative actions. Participate in safety, cost, and delivery improvement initiatives. Participate in new product launch activity and training related to EMPA, Engineering Model Production Approval, pre-pilot and pilot builds. Performing Lean Sigma project work, and implementing Lean Manufacturing methodology throughout area of responsibility. BS Degree with 3-5 years experience in a lean manufacturing environment, MBA desired.