Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Manufacturing Excellence

Northern Tool; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our manufacturing operations. This role is onsite in Faribault, Minnesota, with relocation not available. You will own quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and lead corrective actions across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong data-driven mindset, experience with root cause analysis, and a proven ability to implement lasting improvements. Join a collaborative team focused on quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial/Product Quality or related role.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own quality systems, process improvements, corrective actions and product quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Lead investigations into defects, supplier issues, customer complaints and field quality concerns.
• Develop and communicate quality metrics (defect rates, FPI/Yield, supplier performance, warranty trends).
• Support PPAP, First Article Inspections, Process Validation and Launch Readiness Reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturability, reliability and product performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Minitab

Job description

Northern Tool + Equipment is seeking a Quality Engineer to support our manufacturing operations. This role is onsite in Faribault, Minnesota, with relocation not available. You will own quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and lead corrective actions across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong data-driven mindset, experience with root cause analysis, and a proven ability to implement lasting improvements. Join a collaborative team focused on quality performance.