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XL Specialized Trailers Quality Engineer in Manchester, Iowa
1086 S 3rd St, Manchester, IA 52057, USA | Full Time
Country:
United States of America
Location:
XL Specialized Trailers, 1086 South 3rd St., Manchester, Iowa 52057
Position Overview:
The XL Quality organization is looking for talented candidates to fill a new opening for a Quality Engineer on our QA & Continuous Improvement team. This role will serve as a subject matter experts (SME's) to lead the implementation and maturation of strategic XL Quality processes, such as ISO-9001, which is currently being implemented. In addition, this person will serve as a technical resource with whom Quality leadership can consult for guidance and assistance with quality assurance-related concerns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identifying and leveraging best practices in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing-related processes
Assisting in development of Quality process strategy and identifying opportunities for improvement across the organization
Evaluating and interpreting both industry requirements and internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with the goal of developing robust XL procedures and instructions,
Helping site Quality teams, Quality Inspectors, and/or senior Quality leadership as subject matter expert (SME) to investigate and correct quality issues and establish continuous improvement opportunities
Lead and facilitate projects generated from our High-Performance Team Board process
Lead and facilitate installation and implementation of ISO-9001 quality management systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Successfully leverages experience supporting manufacturing, product and/or customer quality processes to implement process improvements
Utilizes knowledge and expertise to provide input to and influence the development, application, and maintenance of prevention, root cause corrective action, quality control systems, and protocols
Facilitates, communicates, and visualizes process flows for stakeholders and teams
Functional, matrixed teams to achieve project implementation
Builds relationships with various levels of leadership and individual contributors and influences culture by leveraging change management skills
Implements projects using demonstrated proactive project management skills and risk mitigation techniques
Solution focused - Designs and delivers solutions that meet organizational needs and bring value to the organization
Leads efforts and development with minimal oversight, sets objectives and guides others on execution/approach for achievement of operational results.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder
25-50% travel
Engineering degree required.
Communicates with and to all levels of the organization - clear and concise objectives, identifies and share risks and opportunities, ability to create value statement
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in ISO-9000 and internal auditing
CORE, Lean, or Six-Sigma experience a plus
Manufacturing Engineering experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related college degree
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Free Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee AND dependents!
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
12 Paid Holidays -including your birthday!
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits