Quality Engineer - Data-Driven Manufacturing

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 99,187,000 - 154,291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing Education Support

Insurance options

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering in Madison, SD seeks a Quality Engineer to join a team focused on high-quality work, skill development, and career growth. The role supports regional manufacturing quality and process improvement across a broad area.

The candidate will drive inspection standards, analyze quality data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or metrology preferred.
• Ability to supervise QA personnel and guide daily quality procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Gage R&R studies.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools like DOE and data-driven problem solving.
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and other quality methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality control methods, procedures, and equipment to ensure product quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Implement inspection standards for materials, components, products, and production processes.
• Identify quality issues, maintain inspection records, and support CAPA activities.
• Manage non-conforming material processes including containment, rework, and disposition.
• Analyze customer complaints and internal failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support quality assurance personnel and align with quality objectives, timelines, and production requirements.
• Conduct process capability studies, gage R&R, and measurement system analyses for data-driven problem solving.
• Prepare quality reports using statistical analysis, trend monitoring, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production capabilities and improvements.
• Work with suppliers and Applied partners on quality initiatives.
• Contribute to community-impact projects in the Madison, SD area.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical SPc

Gage R&R

Six Sigma

APQP

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Engineering in Madison, SD seeks a Quality Engineer to join a team focused on high-quality work, skill development, and career growth. The role supports regional manufacturing quality and process improvement across a broad area.

The candidate will drive inspection standards, analyze quality data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site position offering competitive pay and benefits.