Quality Engineer

Join Our Team at Realityworks!

Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. We're passionate about transforming education by providing innovative, hands-on learning solutions that prepare students for real-world careers.

What We Do

We develop comprehensive educational products that combine curriculum, experiential learning tools, student activities, and assessment resources. Our solutions are trusted by middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across the country to engage learners, develop critical skills, and inspire career exploration.

The Opportunity: Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products are built to perform, last, and exceed expectations. You'll help shape and strengthen quality systems, processes, and standards that support high-performing, reliable, and compliant products—while continuously pushing for smarter, better ways to work.

In this role, you'll partner closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to proactively identify risks, dig into root causes, and drive meaningful corrective actions. You'll be at the heart of product development and manufacturing quality, influencing decisions from concept through production and beyond.

If you're energized by problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and you want your work to directly impact customers and the business—this is a chance to make a real difference while growing your skills in a supportive, team-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

When you join Realityworks, you become a co-owner in a company that values your contributions and rewards your success. Our employee-centered culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and shared achievement.

We offer a robust benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and designed to grow in value as we succeed together
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Incentives: Gym reimbursement and healthy living rewards
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Including dependent care coverage
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term
• Education Support: Tuition assistance for continued learning
• Community Engagement: Paid volunteer time and donation matching

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains quality systems, processes, and standards to ensure product and process consistency
• Leads root cause analysis investigations for product defects, nonconformances, and customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Drives corrective and preventive actions and ensures effectiveness through verification and follow-up
• Partners with engineering and product development teams to define quality requirements, validation plans, and risk mitigation strategies for new products
• Supports design reviews, verification, and validation activities to ensure quality is built into products from concept through production
• Analyzes quality data and metrics to identify trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensures products meet applicable electronic and safety regulatory requirements, including coordination of third-party certifications
• Collaborates with operations to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability
• Leads or supports quality activities including qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
• Develops and maintains quality documentation including control plans, inspection criteria, and standard operating procedures
• Supports internal and external audits and ensures compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and company policies
• Implements and supports continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar approaches
• Provides training and guidance to cross-functional teams on quality standards, tools, and best practices
• Promotes a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Performs other additional duties as assigned or required

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), or a related field or equivalent combination of education and directly-related experience
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical role
• Experience supporting product development or manufacturing quality

Desired Qualifications

• ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in manufacturing, product development, or engineering-driven environments
• Familiarity with regulatory or industry quality standards (e.g., ISO or similar frameworks)

Work Location

• Realityworks is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This is a fully onsite position.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional (<10%) travel may be required to support supplier visits, training, or professional development

Realityworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.