Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will support a regulated manufacturing environment by ensuring that products, processes, and suppliers meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on applying quality engineering and assurance principles, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

+ Apply quality engineering and quality assurance principles to support production and manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.

+ Participate in and support supplier quality activities, including evaluating supplier performance and addressing quality concerns.

+ Perform or support audits of internal processes and suppliers to ensure compliance with ISO, UL, CSA, and other applicable standards.

+ Use root cause analysis methods to investigate nonconformances, defects, and process deviations, and recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.

+ Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of risk management processes and tools, including FMEA and PPAP.

+ Contribute to the effectiveness of key quality subsystems such as CAPA, Training, Documentation and Change Control, Management Controls, Product and Process Controls, and Design Controls.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product and process quality, reduce variation, and enhance overall reliability.

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying basic Lean or Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

+ Maintain accurate and compliant quality records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.

+ Work toward professional development in quality engineering, including pursuing relevant certifications as supported by the organization.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Quality, or another technical field.

+ At least 2 years of work experience as a quality or reliability engineer in an ISO, UL, CSA, or other regulated manufacturing environment.

+ Basic knowledge of ISO and similar or related standards such as UL or CSA.

+ Understanding of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and other risk management processes and tools.

+ Familiarity with key quality subsystems including Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Training, Documentation and Change Control, Management Controls, Product and Process Controls, and Design Controls.

+ Experience performing or supporting quality audits in a regulated environment.

+ Ability to conduct root cause analysis and support effective corrective and preventive actions.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of basic Lean or Six Sigma principles.

+ Willingness to work toward ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certification, with support and encouragement from the organization.

+ Experience in supplier quality management and supplier audits.

+ Familiarity with documentation systems used in regulated manufacturing environments.

+ Interest in ongoing professional development in quality engineering and regulatory standards.

Work Environment

The role operates within a regulated manufacturing environment that adheres to ISO, UL, CSA, and similar standards. The Quality Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, as well as interact with suppliers and participate in audits. The position typically involves a standard full-time schedule, with work performed primarily in office and production floor settings where attention to detail, compliance, and documentation accuracy are critical.

The environment emphasizes continuous improvement, structured quality systems, and support for professional growth, including the opportunity to pursue relevant quality certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 -…