Quality Validation Engineer

Oatey

$67K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of quality engineering experience.
  • Deep understanding of quality management processes (APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC).
  • Experience with analytical measurement systems such as CMM and optical comparators.
  • Industry experience with various material processing methods (molding, metal or chemical processing).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based tools.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Familiar with ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the NPD team to define Critical to Quality features and performance needs.
  • Participate in DFMEA to document CTQs and apply relevant Risk Priority Numbers.
  • Create design validation plans to ensure products meet design expectations.
  • Work alongside Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers to address CTQs in PFMEA.
  • Investigate products for potential design defects as part of the QF process.
  • Maintain and train staff on analytical tools and software for quality analysis.

Benefits

  • Flexible and generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Annual discretionary cash profit-sharing program.
  • 401(k) with immediate participation and a 100% company match (up to 5%).
  • Comprehensive health insurance options including dental and vision coverage.
  • Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts with HDHP options.
  • Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Resources supporting associate well-being, including mental health support and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America

Position Summary:

The Quality Validation Engineer analyzes test data to determine the causes of defects, failures, or flaws and helps facilitate corrective measures. The role will improve product quality by evaluating and challenging the design of new and existing products.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Work with the NPD team to understand Critical to Quality features and performance requirements for new products.
  • Contribute to Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) effort by ensuring Critical to Quality features (CTQ's) are properly documented and that appropriate Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) weights have been applied.
  • Develop a design validation plan that ensures product performance meets or exceeds design intent.
  • Work closely with site Quality Manager or Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) adequately addresses all CTQ's.
  • Support the QF process by investigating product for potential design flaws.
  • Operate, maintain, and train associates on key analytical equipment and software used for technical quality analysis.


Knowledge and Experience:

Required
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of Quality Engineering experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of quality and quality management processes. [Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
  • Experience with operating analytical quality measurement systems (Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), optical comparator, etc.).
  • Industry experience with multiple types of material processing (Molding, metal processing and/or chemical processing).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web-based tools.
  • Communication Skills: demonstrated ability to develop, synthesize, and present material orally and in writing in an articulate and concise manner.
  • Stand-up presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to listen to and process other's point of view.
  • Experience in formal quality processes such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other well developed continuous improvement programs.


Education and Certification:

Required
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Engineer certification or Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) training preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations.


Compensation Range for the Position:
$67,078.00 - $85,524.50 - $103,971.00 USD

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards
  • Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
  • Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
  • Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
  • Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
  • Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
  • Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.


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