Quality Engineer

Applied Engineering, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability, offering a career trajectory few others can match. We value innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration, and provide opportunities for skill development and career growth.

About the role

As a Quality Engineer in Madison, SD, you will drive quality control methods, procedures, and equipment to ensure consistent product quality. You will work in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation, contributing to projects that impact communities across the region.

Responsibilities

• Implement inspection standards for materials, products, and processes throughout manufacturing
• Identify quality issues, maintain inspection records, and support corrective action efforts
• Manage non-conforming material activities including containment, rework, and release
• Analyze customer complaints and internal failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Support quality assurance personnel and ensure alignment with quality goals and timelines
• Conduct process capability studies and measurement system analyses to support problem-solving
• Prepare data-driven quality reports using statistical analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production capabilities and continuous improvement
• Work efficiently with suppliers and Applied partners

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing or metrology processes preferred
• Ability to supervise quality assurance personnel and guide quality procedures

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, including performing and interpreting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies or measurement system evaluations
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools including Design of Experiments
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, and PPAP methodologies
• Proficiency with document software such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Ownership opportunity through employee stock ownership
• Continuing education support

Pay

• Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour
• Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour
• Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour
• Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.