Senior Quality Engineer

Ultipro; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance (em

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions, seeking a Senior Quality Engineer who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and wants to impact lifesaving medical and aerospace products.

You will apply quality assurance methods, lead continuous improvement, and perform internal audits to ensure products leaving Nortech are defect-free. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional teamwork, and rigorous process control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or closely related field.
• Five years of professional experience reading engineering specifications in a manufacturing environment.
• Master’s degree or related advanced training preferred.
• AS9100 experience, CAPA and FAI experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality assurance methods to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects.
• Perform internal audits for the Quality Management System.
• Develop standards for inspection, testing, and evaluation to ensure defect-free products.
• Coordinate and guide corrective actions with suppliers and customers.
• Keep supervisor informed about project status and progress.

Skills

Quality principles

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

High-mix environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/quality

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AS9100 experience

CAPA process

FAI experience

Job description

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher level assemblies.

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer who is passionate about quality, thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment, and wants to make a direct impact on the products that improve lives around the world.

The pay range for this role is $105,000 - $130,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

We are willing to assist with relocation! Relocation Bonus may be applicable depending on your location.

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement

Why Bemidji?

Live where others vacation! Easy access to lakes, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation

Friendly, welcoming environment with a small-town feel

Festivals, arts, dining, and outdoor events in every season

Access to healthcare, education, and career opportunities with Nortech Systems in a growing market

• Applying advanced knowledge and experience with quality assurance methods, work with manufacturing and engineering to ensure clear documentation, interpretation, and inclusion of customer requirements for assigned products.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects.
• Perform internal audits to support the Quality Management System.
• Plan and implement activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for complex manufacturing processes, materials, products, and/or business systems.
• Develop, implement, and lead standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation relative to Nortech’s quality management standards to ensure products leaving the manufacturing or development organization are effective and free from defects or operational problems or errors.
• Review product, component, part, and assembly specifications, and develop and/or update testing-related documentation including test cases, plans, and flaw-reporting procedures.
• Work with and guide training staff to ensure production and inspection personnel are properly trained.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality related issues such as interpretation of workmanship standards, manufacturing processes, customer prints, specifications and defect evaluations.
• Devise sampling procedures, design and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.
• Develop and implement methods to ensure compliance of product development, documentation, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Maintain applicable quality records and perform quality audits in accordance with established standards.
• Compile, calculate, maintain, and report summary statistics required by customers.
• Inform product conformance decisions based on interpretation of quality data reports, SPC charts, and other applicable data; promptly notify management of concerns with potential to impact product volume, manufacturing lines, costs, or customer outcomes.
• Work with suppliers, customers, and internal departments on obtaining and/or responding to deficiencies and/or corrective actions.
• Coordinate and help guide the successful closure of closed loop corrective actions concerning quality issues of products and processes.
• Keep supervisor informed about project status, workload, concerns, questions, and progress.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of quality principles in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive improvements
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements clearly
• Detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment

Education & Background:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or closely related subject area.
• Required: Five years’ professional experience reading engineering specifications using technical terms and product design methodology in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related subject area and/or advanced professional training or certification.

Experience using Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and/or similar software collaboration tools at a proficient level.

Ideal candidate will bring AS9100 experience, expertise with the CAPA process and FAI experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Three years’ professional experience in a manufacturing environment including:Working in a capacity requiring use of product quality assurance tools and methods including product and component analysis, testing, documentation, and statistical analysis. Reading and interpreting complex product or engineering schematics. Working with engineering and manufacturing partners to trouble shoot and problem solve complex product quality concerns. Communicate technical ideas and concepts.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or closely related subject area.Five years’ professional experience reading engineering specifications using technical terms and product design methodology in a manufacturing environment. Experience using Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and/or similar software collaboration tools at a proficient level.

Preferred

Master’s degree in a related subject area and/or advanced professional training or certification.

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