Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove – the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances – is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.
At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special – a culture rooted in safety, operational excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results.
This role is a unique startup opportunity to support both supplier quality and in-plant quality systems as we launch a new fabrication and assembly operation. As the plant grows, this position will evolve into a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer or Plant Quality Engineer role based on individual strengths and business needs.
Startup Responsibilities (Hybrid Focus)
Incoming Inspection & Material Quality
- Design, implement, and sustain incoming material and parts inspection processes
- Establish inspection methods, sampling strategies, and control plans for purchased components
- Develop receiving inspection standards that support risk-based decision making
- Drive improvements toward efficient flow, including movement toward dock-to-stock where appropriate
- Train and support plant teams to ensure consistent execution of incoming inspection processes
Supplier Quality Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary conduit between the Cedar Rapids plant and the broader Supplier Quality team
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality parts are delivered to production in a timely manner
- Lead supplier problem solving, corrective actions, and improvement plans
- Review and approve supplier PPAPs, including control plans, FMEAs, and capability studies
- Perform supplier qualification, audits, and quality-at-rate assessments
- Support early production containment and supplier readiness for new product launches
Plant Quality Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the Cedar Rapids Quality Management System
- Lead problem identification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Work cross-functionally to develop, qualify, and audit manufacturing processes
- Support trial builds and pilot runs, collecting and analyzing quality data
- Establish KPIs and visual management systems to track quality performance
Ongoing Production Responsibilities (Post-Startup Focus)
As operations stabilize, this role will transition into a dedicated path aligned to strengths:
Path 1 – Supplier Quality Engineer
- Own supplier quality performance for assigned commodities
- Lead supplier development, audits, and improvement strategies
- Manage supplier change control and lifecycle quality processes
Path 2 – Plant Quality Engineer
- Own internal quality systems and production quality performance
- Lead continuous improvement of manufacturing processes
- Support layered audits, control plans, and standard work adherence
Leadership & Culture Expectations
- Build a culture that surfaces and solves problems, not hides them
- Take ownership of results and continuously look for ways to improve
- Communicate clearly and consistently with both plant teams and suppliers
- Model integrity, accountability, and a strong team-first mindset
We value our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Maternity & paternity leave
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This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Strong analytical and data interpretation skills Understanding of GD&T, metrology, and inspection methods Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (5 Why, 8D, A3) Experience with supplier quality processes and problem solving Strong knowledge of APQP tools (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans) 6–8+ years of experience in manufacturing quality and/or supplier quality Preferred Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards Experience launching new products or facilities Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma experience ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 6-8+ years experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Understanding of GD&T, metrology, and inspection methods
- Proficiency in root cause analysis tools like 5 Why, 8D, A3
- Experience with supplier quality processes and problem solving
- Strong knowledge of APQP tools (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans)
- Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards
- Experience launching new products or facilities
- Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma experience
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Sub-Zero Group, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many roles, with market-aligned to competitive levels in select technical/corporate positions and solid wages in entry-level or assembly work. Location and in-demand roles often strengthen perceived value, and benefits help elevate total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance plus access to an on-site clinic for enrolled employees with no office copay or coinsurance. These offerings help lift overall pay perception even when base pay is not top-tier.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site fitness center access, wellness campaigns, flu shots, and farmers’ market vouchers provide lifestyle support beyond core insurance. Community events and a scholarship program further expand the wellbeing-focused perks.
Sub-Zero Group, Inc Insights
What We Do
The kitchen. It’s the gathering space, the soul of the home, where cooks exercise their creativity on responsive appliances, and guests savor the finer things of life. Sub-Zero founder Westye F. Bakke built his first freestanding freezer out of scrap metal in his basement, bending the coils bare-handed. In 1945, he launched Sub-Zero Freezer Company, introducing the first system for preserving food at ultra-low temperatures - literally sub-zero. The company would quickly establish a reputation for quality and innovation. With a desire to build the best, Sub-Zero has always set its sights higher. Our products are built in our own American facilities where we can control every step of the manufacturing process. The materials are premium grade, the technologies state of the art, and the craftsmanship of the highest caliber. Over the years, the legendary reliability of our appliances has given our customers the confidence to invest not merely in a kitchen that meets their needs, but one that fulfills their highest aspirations in both function and design, and brings them a lifetime of satisfaction.
