Quality Engineer (Onsite – Central Minnesota)

Looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer to support a fast-paced, high-mix production environment. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build, influence, and elevate quality processes across the shop floor.

This is not a desk job. This role is embedded in operations, working directly with production teams to drive continuous improvement and measurable results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner closely with Quality leadership to support and elevate plant-wide quality initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts (scrap reduction, returns, process optimization)
• Analyze inspection and production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
• Lead root cause analysis (5 Whys, problem-solving tools) and implement sustainable solutions
• Conduct capability studies and support process validation efforts
• Work cross-functionally with Quality Techs, Plant Leadership, and shop floor teams
• Stay actively engaged on the production floor alongside welding, forming, and machining operations

What Makes This Role Unique

• High-mix, low-volume environment, every day is different
• Fast-paced, “managed chaos” setting vs. highly structured OEM environments
• High autonomy. You’ll be expected to own your work and raise the bar without heavy oversight
• Opportunity to make a visible impact quickly in a growing organization

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Strong background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma tools (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor
• Self-starter mindset, able to operate independently with minimal direction

Nice to Have

• Green Belt certification
• Experience in fabrication, metal, or job shop environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 base
• Quarterly bonus tied to company performance
• Schedule: 4/10 workweek schedule (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)