Quality Manager in Minneapolis

Energy Jobline ZR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

401K with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Wellness days

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

H2O Innovation in Ramsey, Minnesota, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the development and execution of quality systems for the Water Technologies & Services (WTS) Division. The role focuses on supplier quality, inspection processes, and practical quality systems supporting both manufacturing and field service operations.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Projects, Service, Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate Quality to strengthen supplier performance, reduce risk,

Qualifications

• Experience building or improving quality systems in industrial manufacturing or engineered-product environments.
• Experience implementing ISO 9001 systems and leading first-time certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work across operations, engineering, projects, service, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of supplier quality systems and monitor supplier performance to drive improvements in quality, reliability, and delivery.
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, and operations to reduce supplier-related issues impacting cost and margin and establish clear supplier quality expectations and accountability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Projects, Service, Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate quality across the full product and service lifecycle.
• Develop and improve inspection systems at product and manufacturing process levels and support quality standards for field service activities.
• Strengthen non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes by leading root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Identify quality system risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to improve consistency and performance.
• Lead ISO 9001 certification preparation and sustain alignment with global standards and best practices.
• Document, standardize, and improve processes that create measurable operational value and support growth across multiple sites.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Quality systems development

ISO 9001 implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering degree

Leadership

Systems thinking

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

H2O Innovation is a smart water treatment solutions company. We simplify water treatment by integrating state-of-the-art technologies to solve water challenges for good with our team of trusted experts. Our mission is to provide services on an international scale, in a people-oriented, caring environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Be part of our talent pool and grow with H2O.

The Quality Manager will lead the development and execution of quality systems for the Water Technologies & Services (WTS) Division, based in Ramsey, Minnesota. This role focuses on driving operational value through strong supplier quality management, effective inspection processes, and practical quality systems that support both manufacturing and field service operations.

Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Projects, Service, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Quality, the Quality Manager will strengthen supplier performance to improve consistency, reduce risk, and protect gross margins, while building the foundation for ISO 9001 certification and long-term quality system maturity as the WTS division grows.

The Benefits

• Group Insurance plan including dental, vision & telemedicine;
• 401K plan with employer's contribution;
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year;
• Twelve (12) paid wellness days per year;
• Flexible working hours & hybrid working.

The Day-to-Day

• Lead the development and execution of supplier quality systems and monitor supplier performance to drive improvements in quality, reliability, and delivery;
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, and operations to reduce supplier-related issues impacting cost and margin and establish clear supplier quality expectations and accountability;
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Projects, Service, Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate quality across the full product and service lifecycle;
• Develop and improve inspection systems at both the product and manufacturing process levels and support quality standards for field service activities;
• Strengthen non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective action processes by leading root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions;
• Identify quality system risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to improve consistency and performance;
• Build and maintain scalable quality systems aligned with divisional needs while collaborating with Corporate Quality to ensure alignment with global standards and best practices;
• Lead the division’s preparation toward ISO 9001 certification after establishing strong foundational quality systems;
• Document, standardize, and improve processes that create measurable operational value and support growth across multiple sites.

The Skills We Are Looking for

• Strong background in supplier quality engineering and supplier performance management;
• Experience building or improving quality systems in industrial manufacturing or engineered-product environments;
• Demonstrated experience implementing ISO 9001 systems; experience leading a first-time certification is strongly ;
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions including operations, engineering, projects, and service teams;
• Engineering degree ; equivalent technical education or experience with demonstrated technical aptitude will be considered;
• Hands-on leader who works directly with teams and processes;
• Practical and results-oriented with strong systems-thinking capability;
• Comfortable operating in cross-functional environments;
• Focused on value creation and operational improvement, not compliance alone;
• Strong communicator capable of influencing across the division;
• Valid passport required with the ability to travel locally and to Canada as needed.

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Company Description

We Simplify Water

H2O Innovation is a water solutions company dedicated to helping communities and industries solve their most pressing water challenges. Guided by its mission to Simplify Water, the Corporation delivers value through four synergistic pillars: Water Technologies & Services (WTS), Specialty Products (SP), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and Water Infrastructure Development (WID). H2O Innovation provides equipment, chemicals, consumables, and long-term services that support the full life cycle of water, wastewater, and water reuse. Every day, the Corporation empowers its team with the resources and guidance they need to exceed customer expectations. By integrating innovation and operational excellence, H2O Innovation has become a trusted global partner for sustainable water management.

Company DescriptionWe Simplify Water

H2O Innovation is a water solutions company dedicated to helping communities and industries solve their most pressing water challenges. Guided by its mission to Simplify Water, the Corporation delivers value through four synergistic pillars: Water Technologies & Services (WTS), Specialty Products (SP), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and Water Infrastructure Development (WID). H2O Innovation provides equipment, chemicals, consumables, and long-term services that support the full life cycle of water, wastewater, and water reuse. Every day, the Corporation empowers its team with the resources and guidance they need to exceed customer expectations. By integrating innovation and operational excellence, H2O Innovation has become a trusted global partner for sustainable water management.