Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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Job Details

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Job Location

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Dayton, MN

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Secondary Job Location(s)

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CHAMPLIN, MN

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Position Type

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Full Time

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Education Level

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4 Year Degree

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Salary Range

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$67000.00 - $80000.00 Salary

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Travel Percentage

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Negligible

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Job Category

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Manufacturing

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Description

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Come Learn and Grow with Us!

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Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, States Manufacturing is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we’re experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide.

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We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup—offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let's talk!

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Job Summary

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As a key driver of product excellence, the Quality Engineer ensures that all components, systems, and processes meet or exceed customer, supplier, and regulatory expectations. This role serves as a critical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers to uphold and advance quality standards.

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Qualifications

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

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Customer & Supplier Quality

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  Serve as the primary contact for customer and supplier quality issues.

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  Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality concerns.

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  Monitor nonconforming parts through the RMA and rework process. Ensure timely disposition and closure of all cases.

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Internal Quality Assurance

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  Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

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  Support production teams in quality control and continuous improvement efforts.

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Team Leadership & Training

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  Train and mentor team members on quality standards and procedures.

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  Promote a culture of quality and accountability across departments.

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Auditing & Compliance

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  Conduct internal audits and support external audits for ISO 9001 and other standards.

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  Ensure compliance with ITAR and other regulatory requirements.

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Data Analysis & Reporting

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  Analyze quality data and generate reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

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  Utilize digital quality tools and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Minitab.

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Required Skills and Abilities

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Technical Skills

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  Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field

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  2 - 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

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  Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D)

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  Experience in ISO 9001 and ITAR compliance

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  Familiarity with electrical and/or power distribution systems is a plus

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Soft Skills

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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Certifications & Compliance

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  CQE, CQM, CQA, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

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  Due to ITAR regulations, candidates must be U.S. persons (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylee, or Refugee).

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Benefits

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  PTO/ESST

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  Paid holidays

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  $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance

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  Paid weekly

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  Vision and Dental Insurance

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  401K / Life Insurance / STD

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