Quality Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Play an integral role on our Engineering Team by identifying root cause and implementing corrective action activities.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeMason City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play an integral role on our Engineering Team by identifying root cause and implementing corrective action activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and present findings and results to customers and senior management.
Implement and sustain elements of the QMS (Quality Management System), including corrective actions, supplier quality management, and customer complaints.
Deploy Process Controls throughout the operating system, teaming with operations to improve COPQ performance and conduct training to achieve goals.
Conduct formal root-cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate defective products.
Help develop process controls to reduce process variation to target control limits.
Routinely update SOP’s, operator work instructions, and training materials to reflect continuous improvement to quality.
Monitor, control, and analyze product and process quality to meet customer requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and partner with production in detecting root causes for defects during production phases.
Work with Quality Manager in analyzing data for developing and implementing preventative measures to reduce quality defects.
Facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement opportunities and assure compliance with policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quality production environment.
Lean/Six Sigma Green certification preferred.
ASQ CQE Certification a plus.
ISO 9001:2015 Internal or other quality management systems preferred.
Subject matter expert (SME) on Quality systems; gage and inspection systems with defined CARS and remediation to drive performance improvements.
Implementation, supporting and or improving Quality Management System (QMS) preferred.
Understand and developed systems to support ISO 9001.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without extensive oversight.
Possess excellent collaborative, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to multi-task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Program with company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Gym reimbursement
On-site Health Clinic
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

root cause analysiscorrective actionsprocess controlsquality management systemdata analysiscontinuous improvementdefect eliminationprocess variation reductionSOP updatesquality monitoring

Soft Skills

collaborative skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsleadership skillscoaching skillsteam developmentmulti-taskingorganizational skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Lean/Six Sigma Green certificationASQ CQE CertificationISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification