Quality Engineer: Drive Process Excellence (Onsite SD)

Manitou Bf; Madison (SD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activities

Job summary

Manitou Group in Madison, South Dakota, is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement and control inspection, test, and production quality in collaboration with the Plant Quality Manager.

The role emphasizes defining standards, supporting lean manufacturing, supplier interactions, and using Six Sigma tools to prevent recurrence of issues, with an onsite arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 7 years relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in quality supervision and interaction with internal/external partners.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, Six Sigma concepts and PPAPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning product quality goals and objectives.
• Establish and implement inspection procedures for products, materials, and processes.
• Define acceptance criteria based on customer feedback.
• Notify discrepancies promptly to responsible parties.
• Maintain adequate inspection records.
• Assist with corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Train staff on standards and processes for continuous improvement.
• Manage non-conforming material; supervise containment, rework and release.
• Analyze complaints and failures; implement permanent corrective actions.
• Supervise QA inspectors and technicians per timelines.
• Provide equipment, methods, and staffing for precision measuring instruments.
• Assist with supplier issues.
• Visit supplier/customer facilities to discuss quality issues.
• Perform SPC studies and MSA; solve problems.
• Write objective reports using statistical analysis to draw conclusions.
• Act as representative for the Quality Management System when required.
• Support production documents creation, management and control.
• Support lean manufacturing by reducing waste.
• Collaborate with management, engineering and staff to facilitate production.
• Other duties as determined by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Quality supervision

SPC & MSA

DOE

APQP & FMEA

PPAP

Six Sigma

Documentation tools

Education

BS in Engineering or 7 years experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Manitou Group in Madison, South Dakota, is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement and control inspection, test, and production quality in collaboration with the Plant Quality Manager.

The role emphasizes defining standards, supporting lean manufacturing, supplier interactions, and using Six Sigma tools to prevent recurrence of issues, with an onsite arrangement and competitive compensation.