Quality Engineer - Drive Program QA & Process Excellence

Lou Rich Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a Quality Program Engineer to develop systems and documentation ensuring products meet contractual and quality requirements. You will review design and manufacturing docs, drive corrective actions, and establish QA processes across programs.

The role requires an engineering degree and experience in quality within manufacturing, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree with focus on quality in manufacturing.
• Relevant experience in quality processes and compliance.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews design, manufacturing, and test docs to ensure quality requirements.
• Monitors program quality performance and coordinates corrective actions.
• Develops program-specific quality and test philosophies to meet customer requirements.
• Reviews customer or contractual documentation to ensure requirements are met.
• Interfaces with customers to address quality concerns and drive responsiveness.
• Maintains the program quality system plan and related documentation.
• Supports prototype activities to ensure QA adherence in development.
• Dispositions discrepant material ensuring adherence to requirements.
• Performs program tasks like APQP, PFMEA, SPC, etc., as needed.
• Establishes a reporting system for program quality visibility.

Skills

Quality systems

Negotiation

Communication skills

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Associate degree with 3 years quality experience

Tools

Inspection Expert

Minitab

PiWeb

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a Quality Program Engineer to develop systems and documentation ensuring products meet contractual and quality requirements. You will review design and manufacturing docs, drive corrective actions, and establish QA processes across programs.

The role requires an engineering degree and experience in quality within manufacturing, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support customers and internal teams.