Quality Engineer
Eden Prairie, MN
Currently looking for skilled individuals to fill a direct hire Quality Engineer opening with a company located in Eden Prairie, MN that specializes in assistive communication technology. Interested candidates should have a strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB manufacturing processes, a willingness to be a “hands-on” leader, and related engineering experience and/or education.
Quality Engineer Job Description:

• Review design plans, audit processes and test procedures for inspections and testing of PCBs following IPC standards for electronics to ensure manufacturing and assembly meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support product development and operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Identify root causes of problems and analyze data to identify trends in product quality and processes; recommend and/or implement corrective measures.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality and provide action for product modification if necessary.
• Assess and qualify new suppliers and monitor performance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Provide direction and performance management of quality inspectors, quality intern and other quality support staff as needed.

Quality Engineer Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with IPC standards for IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600
• Extensive knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes
• Able to continuously sit or stand for prolonged periods of time with occasional bending, stooping and kneeling
• Simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating of the hands to operate a soldering iron, needle nose pliers, clippers and other tooling and testing equipment is needed to perform the functions of this position
• Good visual skills for up close work
• Requires moderate lifting of up to 25-50 lbs.

Compensation for Quality Engineer:
The starting salary for the Quality Engineer position is $80K to $90K annually.