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Quality Specialist II - Manufacturing

Gandy Company
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

About Us: Since 1936, Gandy Company has been family owned and operated locally in Owatonna. For over 86 years, we have been a trusted custom metal fabricator, manufacturer and supplier of agricultural equipment and professional turf care products globally. Our family continues to grow and we are hoping you are the right fit! Gandy Company is an equal opportunity employer providing a drug free workplace utilizing eVerify.

Position Summary: This is an exempt, full time position working Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or as otherwise arranged. The Quality Specialist II is responsible for the direction of quality processes, procedures, training, and records. Provide manufacturing support to production, including identification and correction of root causes for quality issues and challenges. Interface with customers and suppliers on quality and technical matters.

Job Skills and Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and controls.
  • Read and interpret drawing packages, specifications, bills of materials, and routings.
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
  • Analytical problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
  • Ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly and maintain positive internal and external relationships, reliable, cooperative, with high attention to detail, and work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Participate in a culture of mutual trust and respect, with teamwork and accountability to each other and to organization goals.

Key Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Create, execute and improve quality processes, documents, records and training.
  • Develop and manage inspection and test methods for receiving inspection, work in process, first articles, and finished goods using a variety of precision and inspection measuring instruments, recognize non-conforming parts.
  • Manage process to address all external quality issues and ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Leads non-conformance and corrective action processes and activities.
  • Oversees the making of production tooling and fixtures, and verification.

This job description is not all-inclusive, but represents the essential and general job functions. Employees are required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality function in a manufacturing environment.
  • Microsoft Office software programs and ERP programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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