Quality Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, competitive benefits plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The City of Shakopee, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Brenham, TX. This role involves enhancing product quality and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead quality investigations and support ISO 9001 compliance while working with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in related engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in quality engineering. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Competitive benefits and a commitment to career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Quality Engineering or related roles.
• Experience within ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality contact for complaints and issues.
• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and dashboards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Structured problem-solving methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven Quality Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a hands‑on problem solver to join our team in Brenham, TX and play a key role in improving product quality and driving continuous improvement across our operations. In this role, you’ll lead quality investigations, analyze key performance metrics, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) that directly enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to solve complex challenges, strengthen our quality systems, and support ISO 9001 compliance. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning problems, influencing outcomes, and driving long‑term quality improvements in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Customer and Internal Quality Leadership

• Serve as the primary quality contact for customer complaints, warranty returns, and hub quality issues.
• Lead investigations into internal quality issues, customer complaints, and non‑conformances using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Drive containment actions, holds, quarantines, and corrective actions to closure.
• Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for quality improvements throughout the organization.

Quality Systems Ownership

• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Own internal audits and support external audits.
• Maintain calibration systems and quality documentation.
• Drive CAPA activities and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain the quality manual and support continuous improvement of quality processes.

Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain quality metrics and dashboards to identify trends and drive proactive improvements.
• Lead regular quality reporting and provide feedback regarding overall quality system health to operations and leadership team.
• Facilitate daily quality concerns, Red Lights, weekly MRB reviews, and quality action tracking.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, warranty costs, and overall Cost of Quality.
• Lead quality improvement projects and preventive actions based on data and trends.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Facilitate cross‑functional teams and lead root cause investigations using 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem‑solving methods.
• Promote quality awareness and training throughout the facility.
• Support the future development and leadership of Quality Technicians as the quality organization grows.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and present findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, including annual savings targets, through data‑driven analysis and process improvements.

Who You Are

You are a hands‑on problem solver who enjoys balancing technical investigation with the day‑to‑day disciplines required to maintain an effective quality system. You are comfortable leading teams, presenting to customers and leadership, and driving issues to closure. You understand that quality excellence requires both proactive improvement and consistent execution of foundational quality processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies including 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA systems.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Power BI and quality metrics reporting.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Experience with welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or programming languages such as Python.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Previous experience leading quality technicians or quality teams.

Our Culture & Commitments to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time‑off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.