Enterprise Quality Engineer I: Data-Driven Improvement

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Marvin is seeking an entry-level Enterprise Quality QE1 in Fargo, ND to build foundational skills in root cause analysis, quality trend monitoring, reporting, and lean methods. You will partner across Operations, Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Supply Chain to drive enterprise-wide quality improvements and process standardization.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of quality or data-analytics experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and Marvin Yellow Belt

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Quality or Data/Analytics
• 0–2 years supporting quality, data analysis, or continuous improvement work
• Marvin Yellow Belt lean certification required within 6 months of hire, with progression toward Green Belt as the role matures
• Aptitude for data analysis and structured problem-solving, with a strong attention to accuracy, detail, and a willingness to learn quality and risk-assessment methods
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, reporting and business systems such as Qlik, Power BI, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Salesforce, OMS, and Microsoft 365
• Ability to organize complex data into clear reports and communicate findings to leadership and cross-functional audiences
• Proven ability to participate in and motivate cross-functional teams, with strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a strong customer-service focus and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Supply Chain to improve quality performance and communicate findings to leadership
• Support the implementation, improvement, and standardization of enterprise quality management system processes, including audits, procedures, control methods, and supporting documentation
• Apply structured problem-solving methods such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, and corrective/preventive action methods to drive sustainable improvement
• Lead or support cross-functional quality initiatives that improve process performance and launch readiness across sites
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities and translate findings into actions
• Help refine specifications and quality requirements for manufacturing teams
• Lead investigations of process and product failures utilizing engineering and statistical methodologies to identify root causes and implement actions
• Evaluate process capability, variation drivers, and system performance to improve product quality and efficiency
• Design, validate, and implement process controls to ensure processes meet spec and customer requirements
• Apply engineering and statistical analysis to optimize production and strengthen process robustness across sites
• Lead quality activities for new product introductions through APQP, including risk assessment and process validation
• Use SPC and process capability methods (Cp/Cpk) to evaluate process stability and capability

Skills

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Fishbone

FMEA

Data analysis

Quality reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Qlik

Power BI

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Salesforce

OMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Marvin is seeking an entry-level Enterprise Quality QE1 in Fargo, ND to build foundational skills in root cause analysis, quality trend monitoring, reporting, and lean methods. You will partner across Operations, Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Supply Chain to drive enterprise-wide quality improvements and process standardization.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of quality or data-analytics experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and Marvin Yellow Belt