Quality Engineer Schumacher Company LC Durant, IA Job Details Full-time $58,000 - $63,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Test equipment calibration Quality control statistical data analysis ISO certification audits Manufacturing facility experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Productivity software Quality audits PPAP Manufacturing company experience

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Durant, Iowa Join Group Schumacher North America At Group Schumacher North America, quality is more than inspecting parts—it's about building systems, solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring every product leaving our facility reflects our commitment to excellence. As a leading manufacturer of cutting and wear parts for the agricultural industry, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional products to customers around the world. As we continue to grow, we're looking for leaders who want to make a lasting impact on our people, our processes, and our future. We're seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, enjoys collaborating across departments, and takes pride in building a strong quality culture. This is a key hands-on role that plays a critical part in supporting our customers, employees, and long-term growth. If you're someone who enjoys finding root causes instead of quick fixes, believes great quality starts long before final inspection, and wants to help shape the future of manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Position Summary The Quality Engineer provides leadership for the company's Quality Management System (QMS) while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. This role oversees product quality, ISO compliance, supplier quality, calibration systems, audits, and corrective actions. Working closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, this position helps improve quality performance, reduce waste, strengthen workplace safety, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. What You'll Do Quality Management Lead and maintain the

ISO 9001

Quality Management System (QMS). Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation. Lead management reviews and support external certification audits. Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, PFMEAs, and PPAP documentation. Maintain customer quality documentation and quality planning processes. Product Quality Oversee incoming, in-process, and final product inspections. Ensure products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. Manage non-conforming material processes and corrective actions. Analyze quality trends and implement process improvements. Program and utilize precision inspection equipment. Maintain calibration systems and inspection records. Continuous Improvement Lead Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto Analysis. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Reduce PFMEA and SFMEA risk levels. Drive quality process improvements Innovate quality improvements using technology and artificial intelligence Customer & Supplier Quality Respond to customer quality concerns and corrective actions. Manage supplier quality performance and supplier corrective actions. Auditing & Compliance Conduct internal quality and safety audits. Support external customer, certification, and regulatory audits. Verify corrective action effectiveness. Leadership Champion quality and safety throughout the organization. Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Coach employees through quality practices. Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. What Success Looks Like Maintain world-class quality standards. Strengthening our quality culture. Improve customer satisfaction and product performance. Reduce scrap, defects, and the cost of poor quality. Maintain ISO certification and audit readiness. Drive measurable continuous improvement initiatives. Core Competencies Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Customer Focus, Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail. What You Bring Required Qualifications Knowledge of

ISO 9001

Quality Management System. Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, capability studies, and quality planning tools. Experience using precision inspection equipment and calibration systems. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Three years of experience in manufacturing quality.

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor certification. Associate's or Technical degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or a related field. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training. Why You'll Love Working Here At Group Schumacher North America, we're building more than industry-leading products—we're building a stronger future. You'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and investing in our people. Your ideas will be valued, your expertise will make a measurable impact, and you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of quality, safety, and operational excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer Group Schumacher North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed.

Pay:

$58,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Durant, IA 52747 (Required)

Work Location:

In person