Quality Engineer: Die Casting & Precision Machining (Path to Manager)

Orion Castings; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings in Minnesota seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure die castings and precision machined parts meet requirements from launch to shipment. You will collaborate with production, process engineering, suppliers and customers to prevent defects and strengthen the quality system.

This is a development role with a defined path toward Quality Manager, on-site with up to 10% travel. Strong GD&T, PFMEA, and root-cause skills are required to drive improvements across processes.

Qualifications

• U.S. person as defined by ITAR; access to ITAR-controlled data.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgy or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality or process engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience leading root cause and corrective action (8D, 5 Why, fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process quality investigations for die casting and machining.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection programs.
• Run SPC, MSA, and gauge R&R studies; analyze defects.
• Prepare APQP deliverables and PPAP submissions.
• Lead 8D and root cause investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Support customer portals, supplier audits, and quality records.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 audits and ITAR procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or metallurgy

Tools

CMM

X-ray/CT

Job description

Orion Castings in Minnesota seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure die castings and precision machined parts meet requirements from launch to shipment. You will collaborate with production, process engineering, suppliers and customers to prevent defects and strengthen the quality system.

This is a development role with a defined path toward Quality Manager, on-site with up to 10% travel. Strong GD&T, PFMEA, and root-cause skills are required to drive improvements across processes.