Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Akkodis; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a client in Arden Hills, MN. This 12-month contract role focuses on improving supplier performance and ensuring quality in the medical device manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing supplier-related tasks to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with medical devices is preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality during the product lifecycle.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and drive performance improvements.
• Support engineering work content for projects.

Skills

Self-driven

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

MiniTab

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a client located in Arden Hills, MN.

The position is a 12‑month contract. Ideally, the candidate should have experience in the medical device manufacturing industry.

Pay Range

$40–$50 per hour (rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).

Responsibilities

The Supplier Engineer II will focus on value improvement projects, new product introduction, and sustaining projects for the Connectors and Cable Assemblies category team. The role partners with cross‑functional groups to resolve supplier‑related issues, improve supplier performance, mitigate risks for supplied materials, and drive strategies to support supply chain objectives.

• Work with suppliers globally to understand assembly and finished‑good manufacturing processes and act as a technical expert to ensure repeatable and reproducible quality during the life of the product.
• Interface with suppliers and category team members to support investigation of supplied material issues or supply constraints.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and process development teams on electrical and mechanical design requirements for new product development.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and/or sustaining R&D/DA/PM to execute changes initiated by or by the suppliers, such as improvement projects, supplier capability, capacity projects, and compliance projects.
• Support supplier engineering work content for projects, including component qualification, test method validation creation, and change assessments; communicate emerging issues and recovery action plans.
• Identify and execute material cost reduction projects to meet plant, division, and category goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience supporting complex mechanical or electrical systems.
• Self‑driven and self‑motivated to learn and apply knowledge to produce results.
• Experience with MiniTab (a plus) and medical device experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and detail‑oriented; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop internal and external relationships.
• Effective problem‑solving and critical‑thinking analytical skills; results‑driven.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, Six Sigma methodologies, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience working in medical device or a similar GMP environment.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams to drive project deliverables.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, as well as holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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