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Quality Engineer - Sr

Phillips & Temro Industries
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
Position Summary

Provides Quality Engineering leadership and support in safety, new product and process introductions, process and product improvements and problem solving to drive continuous improvement in the assigned area. Acts as a technical resource to address issues that impact product quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Takes ownership of the Quality Management System for assigned areas. Plan and execute inspection strategies for work cells to improve quality and optimize efficiency. This includes developing and maintaining controls plans and records consistent with the requirements set forth in the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning Reference Manual. Conduct capability studies and measurement system analysis; prepare visual aids to assist with quality determinations.
  • Conduct audits of work and processes for compliance to requirements and objectives.
  • Review, analyze and report out on key quality data from assigned areas. Disposition non-conforming material. Take corrective action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Lead and support continuous improvement activities to reduce variation and waste to acceptable targets.
  • Communicate and liaison with customers to establish a general positive relationship. This includes coordinating and responding to PPAP requests, corrective action requests and warranty reviews. Participate in customer audits. Review, evaluate and communicate customer specific requirements.
  • Apply problem-solving techniques to quickly identify the root cause of quality issues and then use a technical ability to provide an immediate interim solution. Facilitate the team to enact permanent corrective action to resolve the identified root cause(s).
  • Participate in new product development and change management activities including associated risk analysis. Support the development of new and revised products, processes and specifications to meet customer and PTI quality system requirements and targets.
  • Provide appropriate training as required.
  • Manage processes to contain & prevent purchased part quality issues from impacting the external customer. Coordinate with and support the Supplier Quality Team.


Competencies

  • ISO9001/IATF 16949
  • Print Reading w/GD&T
  • Metrology
  • APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC
  • MS Office Suite
  • SAP preferred
  • Minitab
  • Structured Root Cause Analysis
  • 8D Corrective Action Process


Qualifications

  • BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  • 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Industrial, Electrical, or HVAC industry experience preferred
  • “Certified Quality Engineer” designation from ASQ Preferred but not required
  • ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 9001:2016 Auditor Certification Preferred but not required
  • Experience in Lean - Six Sigma preferred.


Base Pay Range: $85,000 - 119,500

Compensation Disclosure

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to HR@phillipsandtemro.com

Benefits Available To Full-Time Employees

  • Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
  • HSA/FSA
  • STD and LTD (company provided)
  • Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life
  • EAP (company provided)
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Volunteer hours
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement


Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Experience

Required

5 years: Relevant work experience

Preferred

3 years: Industrial, Electrical, or HVAC industry experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $85,000 - $119,500

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