Quality Engineer

Quanex; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Safety shoes

Drinks on site

Job summary

Quanex in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to join onsite. You will lead quality initiatives, support the QMS, perform root-cause analyses, and partner with operations, product engineering, suppliers and customers to improve processes and product reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality (or 5–7 years experience) and 5+ years in quality, with ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma knowledge. Salary commensurate with experience: $65,000–$80,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of quality experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Support and enhance the quality management system (QMS).
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to improve processes and reliability.
• Lead document control and ensure accurate quality documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality

5–7 years’ experience in lieu of education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota or Mounds View, Minnesota.

Are you passionate about quality and continuous improvement? As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards while helping drive innovation across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll lead quality initiatives, support and enhance our quality management system, conduct root‑cause analyses, and partner with cross‑functional teams to solve complex challenges. You'll also build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, serving as the trusted quality expert who helps improve processes, strengthen product reliability, and deliver exceptional results. If you enjoy collaborating with others, making a measurable impact, and working in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise is valued, we'd love to have you on our team.

Salary

$65,000–$80,000 annually, with bonus potential. Starting salary varies based on your experience.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, hours may vary depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training – starts right away
• 401(k) with company match & vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life insurance provided
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
• Safety‑toe shoes at no cost
• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts

What’s attractive about the Quality Engineer role

• You will have an impact on the success of the company.
• Growth potential.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented environment.
• World‑class safety records.
• Hands‑on, on‑site, physical therapy.

Success Looks Like

• Partners with operations, manufacturing and product engineering, suppliers, and customers to develop quality standards and specifications.
• Assure accuracy of quality documentation including hold tags, inspection reports, data collection, supplier inspection reports and test reports.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality audit materials and supplier quality metrics.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in problem‑solving sessions to establish definitive root cause and effective corrective actions for both internal and supplier quality issues.
• Teach and train quality expectations and programs for new hires and host ongoing quality trainings.
• Lead document control program.

Your Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Quality
• 5–7 years’ experience in lieu of education
• 5+ years of quality experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.