Job Description

Global Quality Engineer | Direct Hire | Owatonna, MN | $80k-$105k Salary

Our client in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Global Quality Engineer who will provide internal teams with technical assistance in quality engineering, inspection/verification, and issue identification and resolution. This Global Quality Engineer is the primary quality leader in support or our internationally sourced components and finished goods and will travel in support of those suppliers and products.

As a Global Quality Engineer a typical day might include:

• Performing data collection, statistical analysis, report generation, and supplier trip reports
• Representing the Quality Assurance department in Product Development Teams and Quality/Productivity Teams
• Maintaining non-conforming material database entries and cost analysis for assigned suppliers
• Initiating and maintaining inspection procedures internally and with suppliers as needed
• Supporting the global procurement team during off-hours as needed
• Travelling to foreign suppliers 2-4 times annually to support processes, quality improvement, and product reviews
• Supporting First Article processing and inspection for new supplier, parts, or substantive changes
• Reviewing ECOs/drawings prior to release on assigned product groups
• Providing leadership and support to the Receiving/Quality department as necessary
• Providing training of other team members in statistical methods, quality improvement tools, and metrology
• Recommending new methods to increase efficiency or new equipment for either inspection or production at suppliers
• Developing and helping source necessary inspection tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Supporting daily continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives by maintaining Gemba board metrics, gathering and analyzing data to identify and lead improvements in their areas of responsibility.
• Assisting with global supplier selection, analysis, evaluation, performance metrics, and development

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Technical Degree
-2+ years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering
-Analytical background (performing statistic studies)
-Able to travel overseas 2-4x/year

**Please submit resume

**US Citizen & Green Card Holders encouraged to apply- unable to provide sponsorship on this role

**NO relocation!

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