Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerDo you thrive in an environment where you have the opportunity to identify and improve processes and products through testing and analysis? Do you enjoy partnering and interacting with customers to understand their concerns? Do you lay awake thinking of creative ways to solve customer problems and implement continuous improvements? If you answered yes to these questions, then this position could be for you! Curries, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is building out our Engineering Team! We are adding a Quality Engineer role that will be based on-site at our Mason City, Iowa facility. We are growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!What will you do as our Quality Engineer? You will play an integral role on our Engineering Team by identifying root cause and implementing corrective action activities. You will support continuous improvement initiatives and possess the ability to present your findings and results to customers and senior management. You will also:Implement and sustain elements of the QMS (Quality Management System).Deploy Process Controls throughout the operating system, teaming with operations to improve COPQ performance and conduct training to achieve goal.Conduct formal root-cause analysis and corrective actions to understand and eliminate defective products.Help develop process controls to reduce process variation to target control limits.Routinely update SOP's, operator work instructions, and training materials to reflect continuous improvement to quality.Monitor, control, and analyze product and process quality to meet internal and external customer requirements.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.Partner with production in detecting root causes for defects during production phases.Work with Quality Manager in analyzing data for purpose of developing and implementing preventative measures to limit or eliminate quality defects.Facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities throughout the plant and be an ambassador for quality and process excellence.Be responsible for site RMA/RFC process to include evaluation, processing, and corrective actions and disposition, in concert with Warranty Claims Manager.Assure compliance with state, federal and local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.Other duties as assigned.The Skills and Experience you need: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quality production environment. Lean/Six Sigma Green certification preferred. ASQ CQE Certification a plus. ISO 9001:2015 Internal or other quality management systems preferred. Subject matter expert (SME) on Quality systems; gage and inspection systems with defined CARS and remediation to drive performance improvements. Implementation, supporting and or improving Quality Management System (QMS) preferred. Understand and developed systems to support ISO 9001. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without extensive oversight. Possess excellent collaborative, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to multi-task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities.What we offer! We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team: Competitive Salary Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Program with company contributions Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program Gym reimbursement On-site Health Clinic Discount portal Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career