Quality Validation Engineer

Oatey Fr; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 67,078 - 103,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Quality Validation Engineer to analyze test data, identify defect causes, and drive corrective actions. You will improve product quality by evaluating design and confirming performance against intent, collaborating with NPD and quality teams.

Responsibilities include DFMEA support, CTQ documentation, and developing robust design validation plans. Experience with ISO/Lean/Six Sigma and measurement systems is highly valued, along with strong communication and training skills.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of Quality Engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and quality management processes (APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience with operating analytical quality measurement systems (CMM, optical comparator).
• Industry experience with molding, metal, or chemical processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NPD to define CTQ features and performance requirements.
• Contribute to DFMEA with proper CTQ documentation and RPN weights.
• Develop a design validation plan to verify product performance against design intent.
• Coordinate with Quality Managers to address PFMEA CTQs.
• Support quality system processes by investigating potential design flaws.
• Operate and train associates on key analytical equipment and software for quality analysis.

Skills

Quality Engineering

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

PPAP

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

CMM

Optical Comparator

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations

ASQ Quality Engineer certification (preferred)

Tools

CMM

Optical Comparator

MS Office

Job description

2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America

Position Summary

The Quality Validation Engineer analyzes test data to determine the causes of defects, failures, or flaws and helps facilitate corrective measures. The role will improve product quality by evaluating and challenging the design of new and existing products.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the NPD team to understand Critical to Quality features and performance requirements for new products.
• Contribute to Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) effort by ensuring Critical to Quality features (CTQ’s) are properly documented and that appropriate Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) weights have been applied.
• Develop a design validation plan that ensures product performance meets or exceeds design intent.
• Work closely with site Quality Manager or Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) adequately addresses all CTQ’s.
• Support the QF process by investigating product for potential design flaws.
• Operate, maintain, and train associates on key analytical equipment and software used for technical quality analysis.

Knowledge and Experience

Required

• Three (3) to five (5) years of Quality Engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and quality management processes.[Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, Root Cause Analysis, etc.].
• Experience with operating analytical quality measurement systems (Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), optical comparator, etc.).
• Industry experience with multiple types of material processing (Molding, metal processing and/or chemical processing).
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web-based tools.
• Communication Skills: demonstrated ability to develop, synthesize, and present material orally and in writing in an articulate and concise manner.
• Stand-up presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and process other’s point of view.
• Experience in formal quality processes such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other well developed continuous improvement programs.

Education and Certification

Required

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Engineer certification or Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) training preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations.

Compensation Range for the Position

$67,078.00 - $85,524.50 - $103,971.00 USD

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.