Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Socket.dev; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Employee Appreciation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Quality Engineer for 1st Shift in Faribault, MN to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing. The role reports to the Director of Quality and collaborates with site leadership to maximize product quality and efficiency.

You will support FPY/OTD improvements, CAPAs, and process controls while participating in ISO 9001:2015 QMS updates and product releases. This position requires 3+ years in ISO 9001 settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and ladder diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical terminology and standards (UL/ETL/CSA).
• Six Sigma / DMAIC experience and exposure to statistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).
• ASQ CQE or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing quality support to improve FPY and OTD.
• Analyze returned materials and warranty data to assist with RMA determinations.
• Offer technical assistance regarding process capability, defect detection, and prevention strategies.
• Support the creation and implementation of quality procedures, specifications, and metrics to ensure products consistently exceed requirements.
• Engage in product release cycles to ensure manufacturability and process controls are fully realized.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to create, update, and maintain process control plans and FMEAs.
• Analyze non-conformances, determine CAPA, and lead structured problem-solving using 8D or 5 Whys.
• Facilitate cross-functional efforts to mitigate risk in identified problem areas.
• Assist with process improvement and compliance initiatives to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap and rework, optimize inspection.
• Coordinate and execute updates for ISO 9001:2015 QMS processes and procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

FMEA

CAPA

Gage metrology

Electrical diagrams

Leadership

Cross-functional

Ladder diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Trystar is seeking a Quality Engineer for 1st Shift in Faribault, MN to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing. The role reports to the Director of Quality and collaborates with site leadership to maximize product quality and efficiency.

You will support FPY/OTD improvements, CAPAs, and process controls while participating in ISO 9001:2015 QMS updates and product releases. This position requires 3+ years in ISO 9001 settings.