Quality Analyst

Title: Entry Level Quality Analyst

Company: Bossard

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Compensation: Up to $50,000 (Flexibility DOE)

Are you ready to work for a company that offers a range of opportunities to develop your career? Do you want to expand and develop your skills and capabilities in a dynamic, international business environment? Then Bossard is the company for you!


Bossard is a global leader in fastening technology and smart supply solutions, partnering with manufacturers across industries to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize production processes.

We are currently seeking a Quality Analyst. In support of and under the direction of the Quality Manager, this role will analyze and solve fastener quality problems, prepare inspection plans and instructions, process PPAP documentation, select sampling plan applications, prepare procedures, assist in training inspectors, performs internal and external Quality System audits, analyze quality costs and other quality data, and apply fundamental statistical methods for analysis of process control; contribute to supplier quality improvement.


Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Devise sampling procedures, inspection plans, and control plans in compliance with customer requirements and ensure proper documentation of all pertinent product quality data; utilize statistical tools to analyze data. Support program to ensure the accuracy and precision of all measurement, testing, and analytical equipment and procedures; assist with proficiency testing of Quality personnel.
• Participate in both internal and external corrective and preventive action processes.
• Confer with customers and suppliers regarding product quality problems, conduct analyses, interpret test results, develop nonstandard tests, and consult with outside laboratories for testing. Understand and manage PPAP documentation per AIAG guidelines.
• Assist with the development of training material and assist with training sessions on quality concepts and activities.
• Assist with the development of documented Quality Department processes in compliance with requirements of ISO 17025; assist with the process of accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard at the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Contribute to supplier quality development; support the Bossard Procurement function in the selection, auditing, and development of selected suppliers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Specifications and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer/System Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in:
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Outlook
• ERP experience

Bossard Offers

• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities