Quality Engineer

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Saint Paul, MN.

About the role

The experienced Quality Engineer leads advanced quality initiatives across all manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest level of product quality. This role manages complex quality projects, performs in-depth root cause analysis, and partners closely with cross-functional teams to address quality challenges and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. The experienced Quality Engineer also plays a key role in shaping and maintaining robust quality management systems and standards throughout the organization.

The role operates in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on metal working processes and rigorous quality standards. The experienced Quality Engineer works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams, using quality management software, statistical analysis tools, and established QMS frameworks such as ISO 9001. The position involves a combination of office-based analytical work and time spent on the production floor to observe processes, conduct inspections, and support audits. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to documented procedures, with a professional dress code appropriate for both office and manufacturing floor activities where safety requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced quality engineering initiatives to ensure consistent product quality across all manufacturing processes.
• Manage complex quality projects from concept through completion, ensuring deliverables meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis on quality issues and develop robust corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and operations to resolve quality challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality inspection plans at all stages of the manufacturing process, including incoming materials, in-process, and final inspection.
• Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA and 8D to identify risks, prevent defects, and enhance process reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize processes and reduce variation.
• Support and conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Interpret and analyze complex quality data using statistical tools to drive data-based decisions and improvement actions.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards such as ISO 9001, and contribute to their ongoing enhancement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and quality team members, fostering a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality or compliance.
• Prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations on quality performance, findings, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Engage with internal teams and customers to address quality concerns, communicate findings, and align on corrective actions and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Previous experience in metal working environments.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), quality control processes, and industry standards such as ISO 9001.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action processes (CAPA).
• Advanced problem-solving skills using methods such as FMEA and 8D.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience in quality auditing and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive data-driven quality improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and interaction with customers.
• Proficiency in quality management software, statistical analysis tools, and related technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Proficiency in developing quality inspection plans across all stages of the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with a focus on Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial disciplines is preferred.
• Experience working within structured quality frameworks and continuous improvement cultures.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and concepts.
• Comfort with presenting quality findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional project teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $92,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Shared Cost Benefits: Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Plan - 5% Employer Match, Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Paid Benefits: Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance
• Employer Paid Benefits: 80 Hours of Paid Holidays per Year, Vacation Time Off, Sick Time, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, Student Scholarships