Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality Systems & Audits

Quanex Building Products Corporation; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K match

ESPP benefit

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition support

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team in Cannon Falls, MN. This role supports development and implementation of quality assurance programs, trains QA staff, conducts audits, and serves as primary liaison on quality issues with customers and suppliers.

You will work with operations, manufacturing, product engineering, and suppliers to ensure product conformance and reliable quality, and you'll lead cross-functional problem-solving and documentation control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality position in manufacturing.
• Strong mathematical background for statistical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality standards and specifications with operations, manufacturing, product engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Establish and track quality metrics and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Prepare internal and supplier audit reports and materials.
• Visit customers to resolve quality issues and verify supplier quality systems on the floor.
• Administer training and certification within internal auditing processes.
• Ensure products and services conform to requirements and the quality management system.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean Six Sigma (preferred)

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team in Cannon Falls, MN. This role supports development and implementation of quality assurance programs, trains QA staff, conducts audits, and serves as primary liaison on quality issues with customers and suppliers.

You will work with operations, manufacturing, product engineering, and suppliers to ensure product conformance and reliable quality, and you'll lead cross-functional problem-solving and documentation control.