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.