Quality Manager

Konik; Athens Township (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Konik in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, process improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on root cause analysis and corrective actions to enhance manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in QA/QE, and proven experience with electronics and PCBs. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to uphold quality standards and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of QA/QE or quality management experience.
• Experience working with electronics and PCBs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards, procedures, and processes to ensure products meet customer and company requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring defects.
• Evaluate raw materials, components, and finished products while monitoring quality performance and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes, address design-for-manufacturability concerns, and enhance product quality.
• Support workplace safety and regulatory compliance, including inspections and training.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Electronics/PCBs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Quality Manager

Cambridge, MN | Direct Hire | $90k-$100k

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, process improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role combines strategic quality leadership with hands-on involvement in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and manufacturing process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background and experience working with electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs) is required. This individual will partner with manufacturing and production teams to improve product quality, strengthen processes, and ensure products meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards, procedures, and processes to ensure products meet customer and company requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring defects.
• Evaluate raw materials, components, and finished products while monitoring quality performance and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes, address design-for-manufacturability concerns, and enhance product quality.
• Support workplace safety and regulatory compliance, including inspections, SDS reviews, OSHA/MSHA training, and backup coverage for the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or quality management.
• Required: Experience working with electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing and the ability to develop quality procedures, improve processes, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Compensation

$90,000-$100,000 per year

Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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