Quality Engineer

Overview

Quality Engineer
Windings, Inc.
New Ulm, MN (Onsite)
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we’ve proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and Medical. Our ESOP benefits can contribute 10-12% of your annual earnings to your retirement—at no cost to you—helping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years, Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for harsh applications including outer space, military, downhole drilling, and motor sports. If you like to tackle the “tough stuff,” join us and be part of a forward-thinking, people-focused company driven by our purpose: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

Do you thrive on solving problems at the root cause—and making sure they never come back? We’re looking for a hands-on, results-driven Quality Engineer to own and elevate quality across key product areas in our facility.

• Lead Quality Performance & Continuous Improvement
  Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) by identifying true root causes, implementing corrective actions, and validating long-term effectiveness using 8D and A3 methodologies.
• Act as a change agent—implementing improvements that enhance production methods, product quality, equipment performance, and efficiency.
• Establish and achieve quality performance targets for product conformance and process capability, proactively reporting variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to support process capability and problem-solving efforts.

• Build and Maintain Strong Quality Systems
  Develop and maintain inspection, testing, calibration, and evaluation methods for incoming materials, in-process product, finished goods, returns, and equipment.
• Create and implement sampling plans and systems for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Support and strengthen QMS processes aligned to applicable standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and IPC J-STD.
• Assist in performing gap assessments and translating findings into actionable improvement plans that close system and capability gaps quickly.

• Partner Across the Organization
  Collaborate with coworkers and leaders to apply structured quality improvement methods: assessment, planning, implementation, and validation.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to support supplier quality improvement and strengthen incoming quality performance. Support mechanical/electrical testing for new and existing products, raw materials, warranty returns, and calibration activities.
• Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures critical to the ongoing success of the Quality Management System.

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality function leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience with problem-solving methods, continuous improvement philosophies, and Lean/Six Sigma practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—you can clearly document issues and influence cross-functional action.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results.
• Comfortable partnering with all levels of the organization—from the production floor to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (EE, ME, IE, BS, or similar), or equivalent training and experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, and/or Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience supporting Aerospace, Defense, or Space products (preferred).
• Certifications such as CQE, ASQ Green/Black Belt, or QMS certification are a plus.

Salary

Description:


$75,000 - $95,000 annual DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

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