Quality Engineer: Lead QA, CAPA & Supplier Audits

Anderson Dahlen; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN seeks a Quality Engineer to lead QA efforts with customers and suppliers, document policies and work instructions, and drive process improvements using data.

Responsibilities include supplier audits, CAPA/SCAR management, production monitoring, defect analysis, and reporting of corrective actions. Requires a ME/IE degree, practical QMS experience, and solid technical writing. This role is part of a safety-forward team in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• Lean manufacturing/process-improvement knowledge.
• QA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts in customer-facing issues and projects.
• Perform supplier audits in accordance with QMS.
• Execute improvement plans based on customer surveys and SCAR/CAPA.
• Work with internal teams to drive operational improvements.
• Collaborate with team members in writing process work instructions.
• Assist in managing the calibration program.
• Follow all company safety protocols.
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify defects.
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
• Identify root causes of technical issues and recommend fixes.
• Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions.
• Set and track quality assurance goals.
• Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians.
• Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving product quality.

Skills

Quality Engineer

QMS

Technical writing

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME or IE

Job description

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN seeks a Quality Engineer to lead QA efforts with customers and suppliers, document policies and work instructions, and drive process improvements using data.

Responsibilities include supplier audits, CAPA/SCAR management, production monitoring, defect analysis, and reporting of corrective actions. Requires a ME/IE degree, practical QMS experience, and solid technical writing. This role is part of a safety-forward team in a manufacturing environment.