Quality Assurance Manager

Master Machine, Inc.; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match Program

Profit Sharing Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Master Machine, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee in-process and final inspections of complex machine parts at their Blaine, MN facility. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation and data-driven decisions, with a first-shift schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, reading procedures, and using hand-measuring tools. A strong emphasis on GD&T, SPC, and AS9100/ISO practices is preferred. Growth opportunities exist based on performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Data-driven decision making is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and manuals.
• Experience with hand measurement tools and basic shop math (percentages, tolerances, dimensions) is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of complex machine parts to ensure quality.
• Safely maintain operations during first shift (6:00 am–4:30 pm, Mon–Thu).
• Assist with adherence to quality standards and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1976, we are a family-owned and led machine parts manufacturer in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. As a company, our mission is to supply the parts necessary for the ever-growing global industrialization process. To accomplish this, we depend on the interconnectedness and determination of our team members. Therefore, as industrial demand increases, we must develop our team accordingly.

About the Role

Quality Manager at Master Machine, Inc. 10840 Mankato Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Job Purpose To safely and efficiently maintain operations by performing the in-process and final inspection of complex machine parts. Schedule “First Shift”, Full Time. 6:00 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. Overtime on Fridays as needed.

Responsibilities

• To safely and efficiently maintain operations by performing the in-process and final inspection of complex machine parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to make unbiased, data-driven decisions
• Able to use a vast array of hand-measuring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic shop math, including percentages, proportions, calculated tolerance range, calculated dimensions, basic conversions, and measures of angularity (degrees, minutes, seconds, radians, grads, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, work instructions, safety instructions, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and other documents required to perform daily tasks.

Preferred (Optional) Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant 2-year technical degree program or equivalent experience.
• Applied GD&T and mechanical print reading skills.
• Familiarity with designing, performing, and interpreting the results of GR&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies.
• Experience in an AS9100, TS16949, ISO9001, or ISO13485 certified manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with process capability calculations and SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts.
• One or more relevant certifications awarded by a professional organization. For example:
• Certified Quality Inspector
• Certified Quality Technician
• Lean Certification

Required Skills

• Ability to make unbiased, data-driven decisions
• Able to use a vast array of hand-measuring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic shop math, including percentages, proportions, calculated tolerance range, calculated dimensions, basic conversions, and measures of angularity (degrees, minutes, seconds, radians, grads, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, work instructions, safety instructions, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and other documents required to perform daily tasks.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds consistently, and without help.
• Be able to carry, bend, push, and twist. The frequency will vary depending on the day’s tasks.
• Be able to stand or sit for 10 hours per day.

Preferred Skills

• Applied GD&T and mechanical print reading skills.
• Familiarity with designing, performing, and interpreting the results of GR&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies.
• Experience in an AS9100, TS16949, ISO9001, or ISO13485 certified manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with process capability calculations and SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts.
• One or more relevant certifications awarded by a professional organization. For example:
• Certified Quality Inspector
• Certified Quality Technician
• Lean Certification
• Health Insurance ($75.00/mo. for employees, Master Machine will pay the rest.)
• Medical
• Life
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Program
• 401k Match Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Employee of the Month Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Education

• High School or Equivalent

Additional Notes

• A successful candidate will be provided with growth opportunities through additional responsibilities that offer higher compensation.