ENGINEERING: Quality Assurance Engineer – Manufacturing

Karl E. Brinkmann GmbH; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of medical devices is seeking a Quality Engineer in Shakopee, Minnesota. Responsibilities include addressing customer complaints, creating control plans, and ensuring product quality through thorough analyses. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills. The role offers a starting salary of $60,000-$80,000, depending on qualifications. Join a team dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards in all processes.

Qualifications

• Moderate knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Ability to create documents using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of KEB products and functions.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to address complaints and concerns.
• Analyze internal failures and document results.
• Create, update, and modify PFMEAs.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Customer relationship management

Education

BS in engineering or similar areas of study

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Inspection equipment

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating medical device customers’ needs and requirements, as well as handling Major Quality Miscue (MQM) forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Work closely with customers to address complaints or concerns
• Handle customer returns and change requests
• Create control plans
• Create, update, and modify PFMEAs
• Troubleshoot and analyze internal failures
• Assist in testing and validation activities
• Create and document Major Quality Miscue (MQM) forms
• Document and analyze in process failures and rejections (MRB)
• Analyze and report production and test system data
• Perform random inspections
• Create forms, templates, work instructions, or testing procedures
• Coordinate with and assist other departments
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualification Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education / Experience

• BS in engineering or similar areas of study

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Moderate knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to create various documents and basic math skills (standard and metric)
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work well independently as well as with others
• Have attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to proficiently read and write in English
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Knowledge of KEB products and functions
• Basic understanding of inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical data, instruction manuals, test procedures, etc.
• Ability to see and work with small parts with or without accommodation
• Ability to think analytically and problem solve
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Ability to prioritize, balance, and execute several tasks concurrently
• Ability to effectively manage one’s own time
• Ability to exhibit high integrity
• Knowledge of SPC
• Ability to speak on phone for extended periods of time
• Ability to build customer relationships and rapport
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to effectively manage one’s own time and others

Physical Demands

• Majority of time is spent sitting in an office environment
• Occasional travel to customer sites

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel to customer or vendor sites

Salary Description

$60,000-$80,000 starting DOQ

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**