Imagine yourself…

+ Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact?on the world around you.

+ Being at the center of continuous improvement doing work that supports a quality-centric culture

+ Collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team.

At **Hach** ( www.hach.com ), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better-faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team and the broader Veralto (https://www.veralto.com/) network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

Learn more about how we are shaping the future at Hach: https://vimeo.com/382675805

We offer:

+ Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive medical, dental, vision and 401k coverage.

+ Work-Life Balance: Our flexible PPTO (Personal Paid Time Off) policy lets you take time off as needed without the hassle of tracking days.

+ Stability and Growth: When you join Hach, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of Veralto, a global network with 13 operating companies, 240+ locations worldwide, and $5B in revenue.

**About the Role:**

Are you ready to make an impact by ensuring product quality, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams? As a Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in monitoring quality metrics, achieving Quality System goals, and contributing to innovative solutions that improve our processes and products.

This on-site role is based in Ames, Iowa, where you’ll work hands-on with a passionate team and have direct access to Gemba, the heart of our operations.

**In this role, a typical day will look like:**

+ **Lead Change Requests** : Manage Agile business system processes, including ECOs, MCOs, and Deviations.

+ **Drive Product Improvement** : Analyze non-conformance trends (NCNs) and lead continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap and improve quality.

+ **Ensure Compliance** : Support internal audits, CAPA/SCAR management, and the training program for the Ames site.

+ **Collaborate Across Teams** : Partner with departments to tackle complex problems and develop solutions.

+ **Optimize Processes** : Support validation efforts for equipment and workflows, while enhancing business systems through testing and implementation.

**The essential requirements of the job include:**

+ A **Bachelor’s degree** (or higher) in a technical field (engineering/sciences).

+ Project management experience **Preferred** , especially with multiple projects. Familiarity with Six Sigma, Gage R&R studies, design of experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and statistical data analysis is a plus.

+ Proficiency in **advanced computer skills** , including Microsoft Office, statistical tools, and data visualization tools.

+ Strong knowledge of **Quality Management principles** in regulated industries (ISO, FDA).

+ Exceptional technical writing skills to create concise executive summaries, impactful leadership presentations, and clear communications.

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment _where purpose meets possibility_ : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources-and building rewarding careers along the way.

**US ONLY** **:**

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available **here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)** .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.