Quality Engineer

Trystar Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Employee Appreciation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Trystar Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for 1st shift at our Faribault, MN facility. You will drive quality improvements, assist with process capability, and lead corrective actions to ensure premier product quality.

You will collaborate with site leadership to implement quality procedures, engage in release cycles, and uphold ISO 9001:2015 standards while maintaining FPY and OTD targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in ISO 9001 manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, fixtures, gaging, metrology.
• Ability to read schematics/ladder diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical terminology and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing quality support to improve FPY and OTD.
• Analyze returned materials and warranty data for RMA decisions.
• Advise on process capability, defect detection, prevention.
• Develop quality procedures, specs, and metrics to exceed requirements.
• Support product release cycles for manufacturability and controls.
• Lead cross-functional CAPA and 8D/5 Whys problem solving.
• Mitigate risk with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with process improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in CI projects to reduce scrap and rework.
• Coordinate ISO 9001:2015 QMS updates.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process capability

8D problem solving

CAPA

Schematics reading

Education

Engineering degree

Electrical Eng preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

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Quality Engineer

Full-Time Employee Faribault, MN, US

Salary Range: $92,000.00 To $101,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Quality Engineer - 1st Shift

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. We are seeking a Quality Engineer for our Faribault facility who enjoys working as a member of the site team to support, improve, and drive our quality standards. This position is responsible for the overall quality of manufactured products and processes. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will work collaboratively with site leadership and other parts of the organization to maximize success for Trystar and our customers.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We are honest, transparent, and committed to doing what is right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We are a team. We show up for each other, and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing quality support to improve FPY and OTD.
• Analyze returned materials and warranty data to assist with RMA determinations.
• Offer technical assistance regarding process capability, defect detection, and prevention strategies.
• Support the creation and implementation of quality procedures, specifications, and metrics to ensure products consistently exceed requirements.
• Engage in product release cycles to ensure manufacturability and process controls are fully realized.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to create, update, and maintain process control plans and FMEAs.
• Analyze non-conformances, determine Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and lead structured problem-solving using 8D or 5 Whys methodologies.
• Facilitate cross-functional efforts to systematically mitigate risk in identified problem areas.
• Assist with process improvement and compliance initiatives to deliver high-quality products consistently and on time.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap, reduce rework, and optimize inspection processes.
• Coordinate and execute updates for ISO 9001:2015 QMS processes and procedures.

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Experience: 3+ years in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly methods, including fixtures, tooling, fabrication, gaging methodology, and metrology.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering specifications and blueprints to ensure product conformance.
• Familiarity with electrical terminology and standards, and ability to apply them to products.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience preferred)
• Awareness of electrical standards or compliance certifications in power systems (UL, ETL, CSA)
• Six Sigma / DMAIC experience and exposure to statistical methods (probability and statistics)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent team facilitation and leadership skills, including motivating cross-functional teams on improvement projects.
• ASQ CQE

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 15% domestic travel.
• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.