Quality Engineer II

Production Quality Engineering

This position is for a Production Quality Engineering role in Burnsville Minnesota. The production quality engineer is the primary support engineer for production support, new product introduction, and value stream support. The production quality engineer is the focal quality representative within operations and value stream integrated product teams

What You Will Do:

• Apply basic problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Apollo, along with appropriate statistical tools to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Support new product development and launch activities by applying key phases and requirements of systems such as APQP and Stride, and utilizing tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance, and Machine Runoff.
• Apply a basic understanding of quality management standards, implementation, and certification processes, including AS/EN9100, ISO 9001, and other industry-specific standards or regulations.
• Support customer-specific quality system certification requirements, audit preparation, and corrective action implementation.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S Workplace Organization, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Setup Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, and Mistake Proofing, to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze Cost of Quality and Cost of Non-Conformance reports to identify opportunities for improvement, reduce waste, and minimize quality-related costs.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to address issues of limited scope and complexity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100.
• Knowledgeable in the 8D process and review C/A plans with the product quality team
• Exposure to quality tools (RCCA, PPAP, MPR)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!