Quality Engineer: Supplier & Continuous Improvement

hireneXus; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality and provide technical support to manufacturing. You will lead or support quality investigations, drive continuous improvements, and guide cross‑functional teams using quality tools to determine root cause and corrective actions.

The role requires strong technical writing, training capabilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction while meeting plant objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 2–3 years of experience working in electronics manufacturing environment; SMT experience required.
• Knowledge of SPC, process capabilities, and DOE advantageous.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• MS Office experience required; ERP and PLM change management experience a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication; capable of professional customer/auditor interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or provide cross-functional team support on resolution of quality issues (returns, complaints, internal non-conformances).
• Guide cross-functional teams using quality tools to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Document investigation reports and support procedures updates.
• Lead training to support quality objectives and culture.
• Champion continuous improvements to drive customer satisfaction and plant objectives.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, audits, and corrective actions; assist with PPAP/FAIR.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100; support audits and regulatory projects (UL, accreditation).
• Lead or support Quality Plans and CI projects; manage deliverables and documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality tools & methods

Training & mentoring

Project management

Process control

Communication skills

Self-motivation

ASQ certification desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP

PLM change management

SPC

CAPA tools

Job description

hireneXus is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality and provide technical support to manufacturing. You will lead or support quality investigations, drive continuous improvements, and guide cross‑functional teams using quality tools to determine root cause and corrective actions.

The role requires strong technical writing, training capabilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction while meeting plant objectives.