Job Title: Quality/Manufacturing Engineer (ISO Certification Focus)
Location: Cuday, WI (HQ) Dane, WI (secondary location)
Reports To: Vice President of Engineering
Department: Quality/Manufacturing Engineering

Position Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team, with a primary focus on ensuring the highest quality standards across our manufacturing operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ISO certification process for two of our facilities. As a Quality Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement quality systems, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about quality, process optimization, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

ISO Certification Support:

• Lead and support the ISO certification process for two facilities, ensuring all documentation, systems, and procedures align with ISO standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to prepare for and pass ISO audits.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with ISO standards and identify areas for improvement.

Quality Management System (QMS):

• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it meets industry standards and customer requirements.
• Review and update quality policies and procedures to align with the latest regulations and best practices.
• Develop and implement quality assurance plans, inspection processes, and standards.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions:

• Identify quality issues through data analysis, audits, and inspection processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to investigate defects or non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve product consistency.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to leadership, highlighting key metrics, improvement efforts, and compliance status.

Training & Development:

• Provide training to production teams on quality standards, ISO processes, and quality control procedures.
• Promote a quality-focused culture throughout the organization, ensuring that quality principles are embedded in all manufacturing activities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process optimization that improve product quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a quality assurance or quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other ISO standards, with hands-on experience in preparing for and maintaining ISO certification a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and address quality issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with knowledge of statistical analysis tools or quality management software a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and train others on quality processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and audit processes.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis techniques.

Why Join Us?
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career to specialize in quality engineering and gain hands-on experience in ISO certification. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements that have a direct impact on our success.

Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role.