Quality Engineer - Mason City, IA

Quadion LLC / Minnesota Rubber and Plastics - Now part of Trelleborg is a world leader in the material compound development, engineering design and manufacturing of custom molded elastomeric and thermoplastic components and assemblies.

Our global reputation for producing the tough parts, is matched by our commitment to quality, product performance and service support.

It is likely you come in contact with our parts in your daily life without even knowing it. From the faucet in your home, transmission in your car or the medical device that may have saved your life, Trelleborg provides the critical sealing components to make these products perform the way you expect.

We take pride in this every day.

Position Title : *Quality Engineer

Position Overview : Responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality control and assurance within our production setting.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet or exceed customer expectations and requirements. Works closely with reports, cross-functional teams to develop, implement and maintain quality management systems, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement quality management systems and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations & product specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess product quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address quality issues and prevent recurrence and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with production to develop and deliver quality training programs for employees to ensure understanding of quality standards and procedures.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track quality metrics and drive performance improvements.
• Stay current on industry trends, developments, and best practices in quality management.

Qualifications :

• Degree or certification in similar engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• Experience in quality roles within a production setting.
• Familiar with quality management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards).
• Proven track record of implementing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt) is a plus.

Benefits :

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA and HSA programs
• Life Insurance
• Team shares / Bonus / Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30+ days ago