Quality Engineer IILocation: Chaska, MN (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $87,500 - $115,000/year + quarterly bonus
This is a great fit for a quality-minded engineer who enjoys cross-functional problem-solving and wants ownership over quality outcomes on real aerospace/defense programs - new grads with the right technical foundation are welcome to apply.
What You'll Do- Develop procedures from industry and aerospace specifications
- Investigate, assess, and resolve production problems in a team environment
- Serve as the Quality representative for assigned programs/customers
- Review engineering drawings for flowdowns and best practices
- Review and approve component First Article Inspections (FAI); coordinate customer FAI completion
- Support in-process product reviews and acceptance data package preparation/review
- Support customer and internal audits
- Lead corrective action activities, including responses to customer inquiries and warranty support
- Develop risk analysis and mitigation plans internally and externally
- Promote use of quality tools - SPC, PFMEA, MSA - to reduce process variability
- Participate in cost reduction initiatives related to scrap, rework, and repair
- Train and guide internal personnel and suppliers on Corrective Action Requests (including SCARs), Quality System requirements, Quality Alerts, CAPA implementation, and root cause analysis
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service
What You Bring - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in a quality-related role preferred (new college graduates encouraged to apply)
- Ability to interpret military, commercial aircraft, and space-level specifications and standards
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems - AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949
- Knowledge of special processes: critical finishes, chemical conversion, soldering, crimping, and non-destructive/destructive testing methods
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional and external stakeholder interaction
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Office
Nice to Have - Experience in data analysis and technical procedure writing
Work Environment - Split between professional office and manufacturing/machine shop environments
- Standard vision screening required, including color vision
- Up to 10% travel
- Some overtime/weekend work required as job duties demand
Benefits Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous tuition assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal time, paid holidays, and flexible/compressed work week options.
