Quality Systems Engineer

Join Our Team as a Quality Systems Engineer!

This is a fixed hybrid role (onsite Tuesday-Thursday & remote Mon/Fri) based in one of our Minnesota locations:
Plymouth, Rosemount, or Maple Plain.

Protolabs is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to help build, scale, and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) as we grow our leadership in digital manufacturing.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is excited to drive process improvement, support audits, and strengthen quality systems at scale.

You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with global standards while partnering across the business to embed quality into day-to-day operations.

• Manage, maintain, and improve the company's QMS in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and internal procedures
• Identify gaps or conflicts between SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements—then drive resolution
• Support and enhance QMS processes to enable scalability during rapid business growth

• Lead and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) from investigation through effectiveness verification
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D)
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and drive sustainable solutions

• Support planning, execution, and follow-up of internal, external, and customer audits
• Prepare documentation, coordinate audit activities, and ensure timely closure of findings
• Progress toward independently leading audits and audit programs

• Develop, track, and analyze quality metrics (e.g., CAPA cycle time, audit findings, nonconformances)
• Use data and trend analysis to assess QMS effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes and systems

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support quality initiatives and resolve issues
• Partner with Quality team members and broader engineering/manufacturing teams
• Contribute to building a proactive, problem-solving quality culture

• Travel: Occasional (audit-related; primarily local)
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Work Environment: Combination of office and manufacturing floor

What it Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• 7–10+ years of experience working within a Quality Management System
• Hands-on experience with: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or AS9100; CAPA processes and root cause analysis; internal or external audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
• Self-starter with a proactive, ownership mindset
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving structure where needed
• Strong systems thinker who can connect process, compliance, and business impact
• Confident communicator who can influence across teams

What Sets You Apart

• ASQ Certification (e.g., CQE, Certified Auditor)
• Experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
• Experience developing QMS metrics and performing trend analysis
• Experience scaling or improving quality systems in a growing organization

What's in it for You

• We offer a competitive total compensation package
• In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to:
  Health Insurance:
  Traditional OR High Deductible plan;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Health Savings Account (including employer contributions);
  Dental and Vision;
  Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive PTO + Wellness Hours + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
• And More!

$69,500 - $92,700 a year Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay…