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