
Quality Engineer I
- Saint Paul, MN
- $70,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with process development engineering through all stages of product realization process providing inspection, testing, process characterization support, correlation, DOE, PFMEA, qualifications/validations, GR&R, Minitab analysis, FAI analysis using sound statistical methods.
- Provide direction and quality support for validation of production and test processes.
- Provide primary support for the nonconforming material and product processes which includes but is not limited to disposition, investigation, corrective actions, and customer communication. Works closely with Supplier Quality when discrepant raw material or outside service is involved.
- Utilize statistical tools to monitor and assess product performance, identify root causes, and identify process improvements.
- Act as the quality interface in responding to customer complaints using failure analysis, development of corrective and preventative actions, and trend analysis.
- Understands and actively works with the entire organization in the identification, evaluation, and documentation of process changes. As applicable communicates and processes the changes with the customer.
- Conducts audits, including closing out audit findings, create audit finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventative actions.
- Provide quality support for continuous improvement projects.
- Actively works within all aspects of the Quality System to provide support to the entire organization.
- Other duties assigned as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related technical field strongly preferred; other relevant postsecondary education, training, and experience ma be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with ISO 13485 and/or 9001 standards preferred.
- ASQ certified Quality Engineer a plus.
- Ability to utilize MRP or ERP software and Statistical Analysis software.
- Root cause analysis training, Project Management, Statistical analysis, SPC, Six Sigma Tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience preferred.