Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to identify root causes through corrective and preventive actions, implement and validate these plans, and oversee the quality management system. The role involves improving production methods, product quality, and equipment performance. Our products support multiple industries such as Aerospace/Defense and Medical device.

Responsibilities

• Identify root causes through corrective and preventive actions
• Implement and validate corrective and preventive action plans
• Oversee the quality management system
• Improve production methods, product quality, and equipment performance
• Collect, enter, and report data for product conformance and process capability
• Develop and implement methods and standards for products, materials, equipment, returns, testing, calibration, and processes
• Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management standards
• Utilize statistical process control to support process capability
• Support mechanical and electrical testing
• Execute gap analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of experience within a quality function
• Working knowledge and experience with problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with quality management systems
• Skills in quality function management
• Continuous improvement and lean/six sigma methodologies
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• U.S. citizenship (visa sponsorship not provided)

Work Environment

You will report to the Quality Manager and work within a group of engineers and technicians. Our company is a leader in connectors and cables for fiber optics, supporting regulated environments such as government, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. The role is fully onsite in Owatonna, MN, and promotes growth within the quality and other departments. A tuition reimbursement program is available once you are a direct employee.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00/yr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)