Quality Validation Engineer: Elevate Product Quality

FHLB Des Moines; 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

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Oatey in Minnesota seeks a Quality Validation Engineer to analyze test data, identify defects, and drive corrective actions. You will partner with NPD to define CTQ features and validate product performance against design intent.

You will contribute to DFMEA and PFMEA, develop validation plans, support PFMEA CTQ coverage with RPN weighting, and train teams on analytical equipment while promoting ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC and RCA concepts.
• Experience with ISO, Lean or Six Sigma programs.
• Ability to document and communicate quality plans clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work with the NPD team to understand CTQ features and performance requirements.
• Contribute to DFMEA, ensuring CTQ features have appropriate RPN weights.
• Develop a design validation plan to meet or exceed design intent.
• Collaborate with Quality Managers to address PFMEA CTQs.
• Investigate potential design flaws and support QF processes.
• Operate and train others on analytical quality equipment and software.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Listening

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations

ASQ Quality Engineer certification or AIAG training

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

PPAP

SPC

DFMEA

CMM

Optical comparator

Job description

Oatey in Minnesota seeks a Quality Validation Engineer to analyze test data, identify defects, and drive corrective actions. You will partner with NPD to define CTQ features and validate product performance against design intent.

You will contribute to DFMEA and PFMEA, develop validation plans, support PFMEA CTQ coverage with RPN weighting, and train teams on analytical equipment while promoting ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma continuous improvement.