Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Waterloo, Iowa - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Waterloo, IA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will integrate as an individual into the engineering culture by performing specific quality engineering assignments that are limited in scope, depth and degree of skill required. Work plans and decisions are usually reviewed by others.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Learn and use quality planning tools and analysis to formulate/facilitate quality plans for new products within the product delivery, order fulfillment or customer support processes.
• Learn and use quality tools consistent with quality processes to enable the focus on prevention by identifying and performing activities to minimize risk.
• Investigate product and process quality related issues and recommend changes to control plans and/or prints.
• Gather and analyze data pertinent to quality tools in the Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP), Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and/or Customer Support Process (CSP).
• Perform quality audits, including supporting International Standards Organization (ISO) audits, and maintain quality manual.
• Input and maintain information in factory databases and systems.
• Monitor quality plan tracking system.
• Assist in reviews and investigations of warranty claim information.

Requirements:

• Excellent communicator with experience and knowledge in the quality field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in driving a closed loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively facilitate, lead and manage small teams.
• Experience in one or more of the following competencies and their manufacturing processes or demonstrated experience as a quality professional: Hardware and fasteners (cap screws, pins, springs etc), paint, metal fabrication such as welding, forming, stamping laser cutting and assembly, castings, machining, or drivetrain components such as gears shafts or friction materials, hydraulic components such as hydraulic pumps, hoses, lines or fittings, plastics.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly