Sr Quality Engineer

About the role

This Sr Quality Engineer position is central to the success of our digital manufacturing operations in Plymouth, Minnesota. You will own the establishment and oversight of comprehensive quality systems that ensure every final product meets stringent specifications and regulatory standards. Your role involves leading complex investigations into production anomalies and developing sustainable solutions that enhance our entire manufacturing ecosystem. You will act as a key leader driving consistency and reliability in all items we deliver to clients. This position offers the opportunity to build a diverse and high-performing team where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about quality and operational excellence, this role is a perfect fit for your career ambitions.

Key facts

What you'll do

Provide strategic quality leadership to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive systems that guarantee final products conform to all internal and external requirements.

Lead thorough investigations into production problems, performing detailed analysis to identify root causes effectively across all departments and operational stages.

Design, implement, and validate robust solutions that address current quality issues and institute preventative measures to prevent future occurrences completely.

Act as a primary resource for supporting customer needs, ensuring our manufacturing outputs consistently meet their exact and detailed specifications without exception.

Participate actively in leading and contributing to engineering continuous improvement project teams to drive measurable operational efficiency and superior outcomes.

Ensure meticulous monitoring of all process controls throughout the entire production lifecycle and daily operational activities to maintain strict compliance.

Design, develop, and implement advanced process controls that proactively prevent defects before they occur during active manufacturing and production runs.

Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineering and production, to uphold the highest standards of product integrity, safety, and regulatory adherence.

Analyze extensive manufacturing data on a regular basis to identify meaningful trends, variations, and opportunities for systemic quality improvements for the future.

Oversee the qualification and validation of new manufacturing processes to guarantee consistent reliability, performance, and adherence to predefined quality standards.

Requirements

Possess strong, demonstrable experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing or production environment consistently over a significant period of time, showing progressive responsibility.

Demonstrate a proven ability to lead complex problem investigations and design, implement, and verify effective corrective and preventive actions quickly and efficiently.

Have a solid, in-depth understanding of process controls, including design, implementation, and monitoring them accurately and closely in a production setting.

Show consistent competence in supporting customer needs and expectations while maintaining strict quality standards every single day in all interactions.

Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine passion for meaningful work daily without any hesitation, taking ownership of challenges and results.

Bring direct experience participating successfully in engineering continuous improvement project teams and driving various related initiatives to completion.

Maintain an unwavering commitment to building and fostering a diverse team environment and an inclusive workplace culture that respects all individuals.

Hold a degree or equivalent experience in a related engineering field successfully, demonstrating knowledge applicable to the role and industry.

Apply quality leadership principles effectively to mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and developing their professional skillsets in a practical manner.

Communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders using data-driven insights and actionable recommendations consistently and professionally.

Nice to have

Familiarity with digital manufacturing platforms and modern production technologies is highly beneficial for succeeding in this role and adding immediate value.

Prior experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting always helps integration and project velocity significantly.

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, and their practical application in manufacturing environments is truly valuable for optimizing processes.

Background in supporting customers through technical quality discussions, problem resolution, and providing detailed technical explanations is highly preferred for external interactions.

Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, such as ISO standards, and how they specifically apply to manufacturing operations is very helpful for ensuring legal and quality adherence.

Skills & tools

Mastery of quality management systems and established process control methodologies is essential for this specific engineering role and daily responsibilities.

Expertise in problem investigation techniques and structured root cause analysis is required to drive effective, lasting solutions across the entire organization.

Proficiency in engineering continuous improvement project management approaches and tools helps deliver better results efficiently for the dedicated team.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing process design, implementation strategies, and validation protocols ensures consistent product quality and reliable long term performance.

Excellent customer support protocols and advanced technical communication skills are necessary to support client needs effectively and professionally every single time.

Strong data analysis capabilities for monitoring process controls are critical to preventing defects and other operational issues from arising unexpectedly.

Proficiency in statistical process control methods, including control charts and capability analysis, and measurement systems analysis provides critical insights for continuous improvement.

Practical notes

This position is full time and requires onsite presence at our Plymouth facility on a daily basis without exception, ensuring immediate availability for operations and collaboration.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team of talented professionals from all backgrounds and experiences.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any other protected characteristic in any aspect of employment.

Candidates who do not meet every listed qualification are still strongly encouraged to apply for this specific role to explore potential fit and future development opportunities.

Our culture values smart, genuine, humble, and passionate individuals who consistently make a real, positive difference in the world through their work and interactions.