QUALITY ENGINEER

About the role

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding product quality issues; develop and document Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Facilitate development of procedures and processes, facilitate customer SCAR’s and CAPA’s, and develop improvement plans based on data collected.
• Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and samples.
• Lead QA efforts in customer-facing issues and projects.
• Perform supplier audits in accordance with QMS.
• Execute improvement plans based on customer surveys and SCAR/CAPA.
• Work with internal teams to drive operational improvements.
• Collaborate with team members in writing process work instructions.
• Assist in managing the calibration program.
• Follow all company safety protocols.
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential defects as early as possible.
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
• Identify the root cause of technical issues and recommend fixes.
• Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions (e.g., number of defective raw materials per order).
• Set and track quality assurance goals (e.g., reduce average turnaround time for quality checks by 20%).
• Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance.
• Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ME or IE or equivalent work experience.
• Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good understanding of technical writing and documentation.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• Good analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or process improvement.
• Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options.
• For overseas team members: private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Visa sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $82,000 to $115,000 annually.