Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer

Elemet Group; Princeton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off and Volunteer PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Uniforms and Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Glenn Metalcraft Inc., part of Elemet Group, seeks a Quality Engineer for our Princeton, MN site. You will partner with engineering, production and supply chain to embed quality in processes, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement using QMS and SPC.

You will lead PPAP elements, CAPAs, and MRB discussions, while delivering training and maintaining calibration for inspection tools. This role targets strong communication and hands-on manufacturing quality leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a Quality Engineer role (manufacturing environment).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of PPAP documentation and inspection techniques/philosophies.
• Process auditing experience (preferred).
• Standards savvy: ISO 9001.
• Deep understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with SPC software and strong general computer skills.
• Manufacturing process background and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner across engineering, production, and supply chain so quality requirements are built into manufacturing processes from the start.
• Analyze information objectively and act in the best interests of the company and our customers.
• Champion and reinforce our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Initiate and assist with CAPAs, NCMRs, and ECRs to drive sustainable fixes.
• Prepare new-part documentation: Initial Sample Inspection Reports, bubble drawings, control plans, and related PPAP elements.
• Deliver practical training on inspection tools and equipment.
• Provide accurate, on-time Faro Arm programming when applicable.
• Create professional inspection documentation aligned to customer inspection plans.
• Maintain inspection equipment; ensure measurement tools are calibrated and in top working order.
• Measure in-process parts, including random quality checks, to verify conformance.
• Find process improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor processes, interpret control charts, and identify trends or special causes.
• Participate in MRB meetings to resolve quality issues for non-conforming materials and products.
• Help implement and sustain 5S for a safer, more efficient workplace.
• Support the department and assist on projects as directed by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T understanding

SPC / statistical analysis

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPC software

Inspection tools

Job description

Shape quality from the first spark of an idea to finished metal at Glenn Metalcraft Inc.

Picture your morning in our Princeton, MN facility: you walk the floor, verify gauges are in calibration, and coach a technician through a tricky geometric callout. A brief stand-up with engineering, production, and supply chain aligns quality requirements with the day’s builds. By mid-morning, you’re reviewing SPC control charts, spotting a drift before it becomes scrap. After lunch, you deliver an engaging mini-training on inspection tools, then jump into a Material Review Board discussion to disposition a nonconformance. Before you wrap, you finalize Initial Sample Inspection Reports and bubble drawings for a new part, and queue up accurate, on-time Faro Arm programs where needed. It’s a day where rigor meets craft—and your impact is tangible.

What you'll own

• Partner across engineering, production, and supply chain so quality requirements are built into manufacturing processes from the start.
• Analyze information objectively and act in the best interests of the company and our customers.
• Champion and reinforce our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Initiate and assist with CAPAs, NCMRs, and ECRs to drive sustainable fixes.
• Prepare new-part documentation: Initial Sample Inspection Reports, bubble drawings, control plans, and related PPAP elements.
• Deliver practical training on inspection tools and equipment.
• Provide accurate, on-time Faro Arm programming when applicable.
• Create professional inspection documentation aligned to customer inspection plans.
• Maintain inspection equipment; ensure measurement tools are calibrated and in top working order.
• Measure in-process parts, including random quality checks, to verify conformance.
• Find process improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor processes, interpret control charts, and identify trends or special causes.
• Participate in MRB meetings to resolve quality issues for non-conforming materials and products.
• Help implement and sustain 5S for a safer, more efficient workplace.
• Support the department and assist on projects as directed by the Quality Manager.

What you bring

• 3-5 years in a Quality Engineer role (manufacturing environment).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of PPAP documentation and inspection techniques/philosophies.
• Process auditing experience (preferred).
• Standards savvy: ISO 9001.
• Deep understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with SPC software and strong general computer skills.
• Manufacturing process background and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.

Physical requirements

• Lift document storage boxes up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Stand for up to 4 hours; sit for extended periods.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination; good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Consistent use of personal protective equipment.
• Regular telephone and email use; ability to walk short distances on the shop floor.

Role logistics

• Company: Glenn Metalcraft Inc. (part of Elemet Group)
• Location: Princeton, MN
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Reports To: President
• Direct Reports: No
• Pay Type: Salary
• Job Type: Indirect
• Requisition ID: 54824

Compensation: base salary targeted between $65,000 and $80,000 annually. Actual offers consider factors such as location, education, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits you can count on

• Medical Insurance with HSA, plus Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance; Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Volunteer PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Uniforms and Boot Reimbursement

About Elemet Group

Across four locations, Elemet Group solves complex manufacturing and fabrication challenges with vertically integrated services-CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, E-coating, and 2-axis/5-axis waterjet cutting-backed by skilled specialists and modern equipment.

Our core values- Teamwork, Integrity, Driven, Innovation, and Fun- guide decisions, build community, and shape a positive workplace.

Legal

• Elemet Group participates in E-Verify, a federal program that checks the employment eligibility of all new hires.

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