Quality Engineer: Lead Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

Socket.dev; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement. You will work with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, reduce scrap, and improve processes.

The role supports the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and IATF 16949 compliance, leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality role preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience creating quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of metrology, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary quality contact for customers and suppliers on product and process quality.
• Lead timely responses to customer quality issues and complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality and failure data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Participate in APQP activities and ensure on-time quality deliverables.
• Support IATF 16949 compliance and QMS processes.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, scrap reduction, and cost improvements.
• Oversee supplier quality activities including supplier audits, PPAP reviews, and non-conformances.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Apply structured problem solving and statistical analysis to quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable quality improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement. You will work with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, reduce scrap, and improve processes.

The role supports the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and IATF 16949 compliance, leading