Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement | Valley City, ND Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Valley City, ND as a Quality Engineer – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement . You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our Fargo, ND office, we welcome candidates from Jamestown, Fargo, West Fargo, Casselton, Tower City, Oriska, Lisbon, Enderlin, Cooperstown, Dazey, Kathryn and beyond to apply. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better. Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including: Competitive salary 401K retirement plan Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options Paid overtime Flexible work schedule Employees working in Valley City, ND have a reasonable commute from Jamestown, Fargo, West Fargo, Casselton, Tower City, Oriska, Barnesville, Lisbon, Enderlin, Cooperstown, Dazey, and Kathryn, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $72,000 - $84,000 Engineer II: $80,000 - $92,000 Engineer III: $90,000 - $102,000 Senior Engineer: $97,000 - $112,000 Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement in Valley City, ND, you will: Serve as an active member of an onsite Quality team, participating in team meetings, Quality Improvement Teams (QITs), and daily floor engagement Analyze quality data to monitor performance trends and identify improvement opportunities Support development of dashboards and visual tools to communicate key quality metrics Report and interpret critical metrics such as Warranty Fails Per Machine (FPM) and Factory Defects Per Machine (DPM) Provide quality support to manufacturing operations, including identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives Update, refine, and maintain process documentation aligned with the Quality Management System Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality technicians to investigate issues and implement corrective actions Support work direction or coordination for Quality Technicians as needed Prepare status updates summarizing completed work, billed hours, and any issues impacting progress Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners Contribute to projects that impact communities in Jamestown, Fargo, West Fargo, Casselton, Tower City, Oriska, Barnesville, Lisbon, Enderlin, Cooperstown, Dazey, and Kathryn, and the greater Fargo-Moorhead metro area Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering Entry‑level candidates considered; 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred Strong skills in root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving Ability to analyze quality data and interpret performance metrics Experience supporting manufacturing operations or quality processes Strong communication skills for reporting, cross‑functional collaboration, and floor engagement Ability to update and maintain process documentation Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment with hands‑on involvement Organized and able to provide clear status updates on work progress and project needs

SKILLS AND VALUES

Capable of working independently and as a team member Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking Effective verbal and written communication Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Valley City, ND and the greater Fargo-Moorhead metro area. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship. Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job ID: 20261048