Quality Engineer

CLIM-A-TECH INDUSTRIES INC; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Climatech is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to ensure product compliance with customer requirements and engineering specs within our growing organization. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to uphold quality plans, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvements in production and inspection processes.

The role requires a strong background in quality management systems, GD&T, PPAP, and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in quality or engineering preferred; ASQ certification a plus.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Ability to perform PPAP, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proficient with MS Office, Minitab, and ERP systems.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and material data for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to maintain accountability to quality plans and methods.
• Assist with maintaining quality objectives and measures aligned with policies and goals.
• Identify shortfalls and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance operational quality.
• Oversee quality studies and testing properties; ensure plans meet standards.
• Establish and maintain quality plans, controls, and methods for production and inspection.

Skills

Quality management

GD&T

MS Office

Minitab

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor degree in quality or engineering

ASQ certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Digital rulers

Optical comparators

Coordinate measuring systems

Check fixtures

Manual inspection setup

Job description

Company Overview:

Climatech is a fast-growing, Employee Owned company looking for motivated individuals to be a part of our team. Climatech values its employees and culture, giving everyone an opportunity to make a difference every day. Our ESOP Retirement Plan is something all Employee Owners can be proud to be a part of.

Climatech is an industry leader in custom manufacturing of plastic extrusion profiles and fabricated die-cut components.

Position Summary

Ensure product compliance with customer specific requirements and engineering specifications while maintaining accountability to Climatech’s quality system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to maintain accountability to the quality plans, controls and methods.
• Assist with maintaining quality control objectives and measures that align with corporate policies and goals.
• Proactively identify potential shortfalls and coordinate with cross functional department teams on developing corrective measures.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs.
• Oversee quality studies and testing properties.
• Establish and maintain quality plans, controls, and methods for production and inspection personnel.
• Flexibility of work schedule hours to accommodate support when needed.
• Possesses the ability to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively under limited supervision.
• Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by leadership and as may be necessary to carry out the responsibility of this position.
• Ensure that Climatech’s product consistently meets established quality standards.
• Multi-tasking a must.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment, work under pressure and time deadlines.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience of quality management systems.
• Bachelor degree in quality or engineering preferred-ASQ certification a plus
• Execute Statistical analysis and Technical Documentation
  • PPAP all levels
  • Process and or machine validation
  • Root cause analysis/Risk analysis
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Quality books and quality alerts
• Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Minitab, ERP Systems)
• Skilled at utilizing precision measuring instruments
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Digital Rulers
  • Optical Comparators
  • Coordinate Measuring Systems
  • Dedicated check fixtures
  • Manual Inspection set up
• Possesses strong math skills (including basic Trigonometry)
• Ability to comprehend and interpret written documentation and engineered drawings.
• Interpretation of various material data results to be used for process improvements. (Shrink Studies, Adhesion, Impact Testing)
• Ability to program and retrieve data on inspection measurement tools (Smart Scope, Keyence, CMM, Profile 360)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person