Quality Engineer - QA Leadership & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN, is seeking a Quality Engineer to improve product quality and drive process improvements. You will lead QA efforts, perform supplier audits, and develop corrective actions. The role requires hands-on QMS experience, strong technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Join a long-standing manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015, ASME, AWS, and PED compliance. Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $115,000 annually, with comprehensive health plans and strong safety programs.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good understanding of technical writing and documentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in ME or IE or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or process improvement.
• Additional certification in Quality Assurance 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 potential defects as early as possible.
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
• Identify the root cause of technical issues and recommend fixes.
• Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions (e.g., number of defective raw materials per order)
• Set and track quality assurance goals (e.g., reduce average turnaround time for quality checks by 20%)
• Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance.
• Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Engineer experience

QMS experience

Statistical analysis

Documentation

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ME or IE

Job description

Anderson Dahlen in Ramsey, MN, is seeking a Quality Engineer to improve product quality and drive process improvements. You will lead QA efforts, perform supplier audits, and develop corrective actions. The role requires hands-on QMS experience, strong technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

Join a long-standing manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015, ASME, AWS, and PED compliance. Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $115,000 annually, with comprehensive health plans and strong safety programs.