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Quality Engineer

Waterloo, IA 12.0 Months
Contract $39.93/hour - $44.93/hour






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Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Ref: JNIAQE167

Position Overview


Your Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer for Drivetrain Components Manufacturing, you will support production by leveraging a variety of quality tools and processes to ensure product quality performance exceeds customer expectations. You will also lead quality improvement initiatives and drive customer warranty improvement projects.

In addition, you will:
Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced environment while driving improvement through various quality initiatives including QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma projects, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives in your area of responsibility, including leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects.
Leverage structured problem-solving and statistical skills to solve complex component manufacturing problems.
Manage, implement, or update control plan development and execution.

What Skills You Need
Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies).
Experience reading and interpreting complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T principles and terminology.
Experience using advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis.
Experience in driving a closed loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis.
Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross functional teams.
Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab software.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, and/or CSSBB
Drivetrain Components shop floor experience

Education
Ideally you will have a bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing Technology or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Work Details:
Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment
-75% time spent on feet within the factory.
-Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Notes:
Onsite
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) possible overtime


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Quality Engineer


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