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Role: Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Forest Lake, MN (On-site)
Salary: $84,000 – $126,000 annually
Actual compensation is based on skills, experience, education, internal equity, and market conditions.
Position Summary
The client is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead new product development programs through production approval. This role collaborates with customers and internal teams to ensure robust processes, documentation, and a successful transition to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the quality representative on cross-functional new product development teams
- Review drawings, specifications, and documentation; identify and communicate concerns
- Lead risk mitigation planning and execution throughout project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and government standards
- Develop and execute validation protocols and inspection plans
- Collaborate with metrology team on inspections, capability studies, and gage R&Rs
- Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor junior team members and support production as needed
- Identify gaps in equipment, resources, and technology to meet evolving needs
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be willing to relocate to Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN.
- Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with defense clients
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (including data interpretation and reporting)
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking to evaluate options and implement solutions
- PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, FMEA, CONTROL PLANS, DOE, GRR, risk management, problem solving
- Working within a Quality System experience (i.e. ISO, AS, GMP, etc.)
- Ability to use a computer
- 13485 Quality Management Systems
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8 years of quality experience, including 2 years in plastic injection molding
- Experience in regulated industries and contract manufacturing environments
Why Join Us?
- Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Clean, air-conditioned, and friendly work environment
- Casual dress code
- Strong opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee-centric, values-driven culture
Salary : $84,000 - $126,000