Quality Engineer

Tru Vue; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Tru Vue in Faribault, Minnesota, seeks a Quality Engineer responsible for visual inspection systems, ensuring product and process quality. This role requires defining system capabilities and supporting production teams with quality processes.

The ideal candidate possesses a degree in engineering and proficiency in statistical analysis software, Lean Six Sigma training, and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and an annual salary between $75,000 and $85,000.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, quality, or related field is required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing quality preferred.
• Formal Lean Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and training on visual inspection systems.
• Support quality programs to ensure product quality.
• Analyze defects and enhance inspection system capabilities.

Skills

Statistical analysis software (Minitab, SPSS, JMP)

Programming skills (Visual Basic, Wonderware)

Effective verbal and written communication

Lean Six Sigma training

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, quality, or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Access

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer provides subject‑matter expertise and training on the visual inspection system to quality resources assigned to production teams. They develop and maintain the quality equipment, including the vision inspection system, and support quality programs ensuring product and process quality aligns with acceptance sampling and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

Vision Systems

• Responsibility and ownership for the use, accuracy, and effectiveness of automated inspection systems, including learning software to classify and mark defects according to cosmetic specifications.
• Continuously improve inspection system capabilities by analyzing defects, system classifiers, and system enhancements.
• Provide site ownership of all inspection/vision systems, including in‑line production systems and lab systems.
• Ensure Quality Technicians, production leaders, and peers are adequately trained on SOPs related to inspection systems.
• Provide technical guidance in a 24/5 environment.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance activities related to system performance.
• Communicate regularly with the systems manufacturer to stay current and improve knowledge.
• Investigate industry trends and new technology related to vision and inspection systems.

Quality

• Determine system capabilities and build supplemental quality processes to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Support quality resources assigned to production teams, coach and train the team to optimize quality support on shift, and provide input to the Quality Manager for administrative support.
• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) components, including document control, audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead projects to improve quality metrics and publish OEE yield metrics, providing training and coaching on quality tools.
• Utilize statistical analysis and problem‑solving techniques to reduce the cost of poor quality and resolve quality issues.
• Perform process capability studies for new product and process designs, develop standards, and work with Engineering and Operations to update procedures.
• Provide quality updates through status reports, including process verification, customer complaints, corrective and preventive action, and product certification status.
• Make decisions based on data, manage risks, and understand the impact on other departments.

Personal Attributes And Experience (Qualifications)

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, quality, business administration, science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in manufacturing quality preferred.
• Formal Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software (Minitab, SPSS, JMP) preferred.
• Programming skills (Visual Basic, Wonderware, or other).
• Experience with database development (SharePoint, MS Access) and interface tools (Power BI) is a plus.
• American Society for Quality CQE certification preferred.
• Vision Systems experience is a plus.
• Strategic AI utilization for business outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards.
• Auditing experience and ability to sustain effective auditing systems.
• Demonstrated skill in leading continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to develop and document processes.
• Creative application of ideas and technologies.
• Read, write, and understand work instructions (English).
• Math and computer skills.
• Effective interaction with people at all levels.
• Personal motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Safety awareness and ability to perform essential job responsibilities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Must be able to travel and work off‑shifts as needed.

Work Environment

This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate, but employees frequently interact with individuals on the plant floor near moving mechanical parts, where the noise level is usually loud.

Pay Range

$75,000‑$85,000.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.