This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards, driving root cause and corrective action initiatives, overseeing audits and compliance activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of quality systems and process improvement methodologies, and a collaborative leadership style.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain quality systems that support consistent production of conforming, defect-free products delivered on schedule.
- Evaluate drawings, specifications, and work instructions to confirm product and material requirements are clearly understood and applied throughout manufacturing.
- Assess incoming materials and components against defined standards, making disposition decisions on acceptance or rejection based on quality and performance.
- Create, document, and refine procedures that improve process control, reduce defects, and strengthen overall operational consistency.
- Track production and quality performance to identify trends early, prevent recurring issues, and implement improvements before problems escalate.
- Investigate product and process nonconformances, determine root causes, and lead corrective actions that address underlying issues effectively.
- Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate how design decisions affect manufacturability, quality outcomes, and process efficiency.
- Respond to customer-reported quality concerns by analyzing relevant data, coordinating solutions, and putting preventive measures in place.
- Perform regular safety and compliance inspections, address workplace risks promptly, and support required training and handling practices for regulated materials.
- Provide coverage for production leadership as needed and contribute to additional operational priorities assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality management or quality assurance roles.
- Hands-on background in a manufacturing environment, with electronics production experience strongly preferred.
- Required experience working with electronic assemblies, including printed circuit boards and related manufacturing processes.
- Solid knowledge of quality assurance principles, inspection methods, auditing practices, and corrective action methodologies.
- Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Understanding of manufacturability considerations and how product design influences production quality.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The targeted salary range is $90-$110K
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- PTO + Paid Holidays
Note: This is an office-based position and our client is situated in the North Metro (approximately 35 miles north of Minneapolis)