Supplier Quality Engineer(Open to recent grad)

Job Title: Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Waterloo Works

Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift

As a Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer for Cab Operations located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will….

• Work with suppliers to contain quality issues in support of 24-hour containment of supplier quality issues with the business unit.

• Coordinate significant containment activities for both quality and design related issues with the business unit to ensure containment is complete.

• Initiate corrective action and closure for recurrences significantly affecting FPY, resulting in line down time or significant repair.

• Responsible for managing proper disposition and action of data related to supplier quality using SAP.

• Support Business Unit through internal initiatives, non-conformance communication and attendance at key meetings.

You will also...

• Identify, create, and process purchase orders to pay suppliers for services provided due to containment activities.

• Provide support to individual contributors on TQE processes and procedures.

• Document and improve quality processes as they pertain to supplied parts.

What Skills You Need

• 1 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, reliability, design, manufacturing, quality.

• 1 or more years of experience with quality engineering tools, systems, and databases (SAP, Windchill, RECON, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.).

• 1 or more years of experience of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with cross functional teams in both verbal and written formats.

• Technical background through experience or education.

• Knowledge and understanding of basic manufacturing processes.

• Strong time management and organizational skills required.

• Ability to work flexible hours to support business operations.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using JDSN, MC20, PDM Link, Windchill, Creo View, and/or Stratawise.

• Experience using measurement devices such as Caliper, Micrometer and/or Profilometer.

• Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques (e.g., pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans).

• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and executing corrective actions and preventive actions.

• Possess the ability to lead and effectively influence without authority.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline or equivalent experience.

• Manager is open to recent grad candidates.

Prefer candidates with:

• Problem solving/decision making skills

• Great communication

• Willingness to learn

Work Details:

• Onsite only (no remote)

• Business casual dress code

• Interview preference: Teams/In person

• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day

• This position requires some time on the shop floor, so candidates should be comfortable working in that environment.

Other Notes:

• Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position

• Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel