BHE Careers
Blackhawk Engineering constantly expands and diversifies its capabilities and facilities, invests in new technologies and equipment, and pursues new opportunities and customers. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that strives for excellence and improvement.
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Why work at Blackhawk Engineering, LLC?
We provide our employees a challenging, rewarding, and friendly work environment. We believe in the value of collaboration and appreciate everyone’s unique strengths and skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our employees, including:
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement Plans
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and vacation, 3 Floating Holidays per year PLUS a Birthday Floating Holiday
Compensation
Competitive pay
Life Insurance
Company-paid life insurance
FSA
Flexible spending accounts
Open Positions
QUALITY MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY
Establishes, implements and maintains effective quality systems in accordance with ISO 9001-2015 to assure and improve product quality and integrity as perceived by customers. Reports on the performance of the quality system in meeting defined goals as a basis for continuous improvement and for reducing quality costs. Defines overall scope of quality function. Manages all activity associated with new gauge quotes and acquisition.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Establishes and implements Quality Assurance policies, procedures and instructions in accordance with required standards (QS-9002/ISO 9001-2015)
- Manages the internal audit program per documented procedures.
- Prepares periodic reports on customer complaints, quality programs and other quality related issues as part of the management review process.
- Prepares the budget for the Quality Department for the Annual Financial Plan.
- Manages the Supplier Quality Assurance activities, including reporting on supplier performance.
- Tracks non-conforming material and coordinates activities that focus on preventative, long-term corrective.
- Manages and ensures the proper use of quality tools such as SPC, APQP, FMEA, control plans and measurement systems analysis.
- Conducts designed experiments, statistical problem solving and advanced product quality planning, when required.
- Responds to customer concerns with formal short-term and long-term corrective actions developed with the appropriate cross-functional teams.
- Provides plant support for lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence efforts, such as Kaizen, JIT, Value Analysis, DFMA, etc.
- Coordinates, obtains and evaluates technical and business data and information through membership and participation in appropriate trade and professional organizations to keep management informed of current and pending developments which may affect the company’s interests.
- Facilities problem solving and corrective actions with appropriate departments, including verification of the implemented solutions.
- Ensures that appropriate resources are in place for verification activities, including internal quality audits.
- Designs, implements and maintains a quality operating system.
- Provides cost estimates for gauges for new product quotes and coordinates the procurement of gauges for new products.
- Chairperson of the safety committee.
- Responsible for adherence to all company safety and housekeeping rules.
SKILL AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree level of knowledge in a related discipline, plus 5 years of direct quality assurance experience. Knowledge of manufacturing operations with precision machined products industry, with demonstrable managerial skills in organizing, analyzing, planning and communications. Should have direct experience in meeting the requirements of QS-9002/ISO-9001-2015 based quality systems. Must possess thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations plus “hands-on” skills in problem solving, statistical methods, GD&T, advanced product quality planning, and continuous improvement.
We Offer:
- Four – 10 hours per day work week, Monday – Thursday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- 401K, vacation, floaters and holidays
If you meet our qualifications, please apply in person or submit your resume to:
Blackhawk Engineering LLC.
118 Blackhawk Lane
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
email: BHEjobs@blackhawkengineering.com
Post-employment drug screen and physical required.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
GENERAL APPLICATION
Cedar Falls, IA
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Blackhawk Engineering, LLC. We are pleased to announce that all positions have been filled at this time. However, we value talent and are committed to considering qualified candidates for future opportunities. We encourage you to submit your application and resume for any positions that interest you. Although we may not have an immediate opening, we will keep your application on file for a period of 6 months. Should a suitable position become available during this time, we will review your application and contact you if there is a match.
Empowering Careers, Building Community: Join the Blackhawk Family
At Blackhawk Engineering, LLC, we are committed to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to be successful in their careers, both today and tomorrow. We have been honored with awards for our service to the community and strive to be an employer of choice for every industry. We look forward to welcoming new members of the Blackhawk family.