Quality Engineer | Madison, SDJOB SUMMARYAs a
Quality Engineer, you will:
- Lead quality initiatives throughout the manufacturing process to ensure products meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements
- Develop, implement, and maintain inspection procedures, quality standards, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
- Analyze quality data, customer complaints, and process performance to identify root causes and prevent recurring issues
- Partner with engineering, production, sourcing, suppliers, and leadership teams to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness
- Support Quality Management System activities, documentation control, supplier quality, and lean manufacturing efforts
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
- Contribute to projects that impact communities in Wentworth, Colman, Chester, Humboldt, Montrose, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, Nunda, Ramona, Oldham, Arlington, Brookings, Volga, Sinai, Howard, Canova, Salem, Trent, Garretson, Hartford, and Baltic, and the greater Madison community
- Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- Experience in manufacturing or metrology processes preferred
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles and implementation techniques
- Experience performing and interpreting Gage R&R studies and Measurement System Evaluations (MSE)
- Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, and PPAP processes
- Ability to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Experience developing inspection plans, quality procedures, and documentation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills
- Ability to lead, train, and mentor quality technicians and inspectors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams
- Ability to support occasional travel as needed
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
ESTIMATED PAY RANGEEngineer I: $34.62-$40.38/hour
Engineer II: $38.46-$44.23/hour
Engineer III: $43.27-$49.04/hour
Senior Engineer: $46.63-$53.85/hour
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Madison, SD.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive BenefitsRelocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support 
