Quality Manager

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

The Quality Manager plans, coordinates and directs the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $110,000 to $143,000. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Directs, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities and products.
• Plans, promotes and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 4 years of related experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• ASQ Certification
• APICS Certification
• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.

Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Light work.

Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from1/3to2/3of the time):

• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

The worker will occasionally (up to1/3of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why…