Supplier Quality EngineerWork Arrangement: In-Office, Hamel, MN
Role OverviewThe Supplier Quality Engineer develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality assurance processes for external suppliers and internal manufacturing operations. This role analyzes quality performance data, conducts supplier and internal process audits, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. The position leverages process automation and data management tools, including Power BI, Power Automate, and related business intelligence platforms, to modernize quality workflows and improve data visibility. This role helps ensure products and materials from external suppliers and internal production meet company quality standards, maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations, and support the delivery of high-quality products to customers.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes for external suppliers and internal manufacturing operations.
- Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct regular supplier and internal process audits to support quality standards and operational performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and supplier performance.
- Use process automation and data management tools to modernize quality workflows and streamline supplier and internal supply chain management.
- Leverage Power BI, Power Automate, and related business intelligence tools to improve data visibility and reporting.
- Support compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and company quality requirements.
- Partner with suppliers, internal manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and support ongoing improvements.
- Help ensure products and materials from external suppliers and internal production meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
- At least two years of general experience in a manufacturing environment covering a broad range of quality functions and machining various materials from a quality and manufacturability perspective.
- At least one year of specific experience developing, implementing, and coordinating quality plans.
- Demonstrated ability in statistical process control techniques, methods, procedures, and systems.
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
- Experience with workflow automation platforms such as Power Automate, Zapier, or similar, or a strong demonstrated ability to learn automation tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and formula development.
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Office and SPC software experience.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits & Well-BeingGood work deserves real support. Our benefits are built to take care of you and your family, on the job and off.
Health & Wellness- Medical & dental coverage for you and your family.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability protection.
Financial Well-Being- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Profit sharing: when Tolomatic does well, you share in it.
- Tuition reimbursement toward degrees and certifications.
Work & Life- Paid time off that grows with your tenure.
- Flexible scheduling
Beyond the Job- We give back: paid volunteer time and company-sponsored opportunities let our team support the causes they care about, on the clock.
- We invest in the next generation: our annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Day brings employees' children on-site to see what their parents build
- We build responsibly: sustainability is part of how we operate. We plant trees for every actuator sold, and we recycle tens of thousands of pounds of aluminum, steel, and cardboard each year.
- We make room for connection: company gatherings and other activities to bring the team together beyond day-to-day work.
Compensation$81,000 - $92,000/annual.
