Associate Quality Systems Engineer
The Associate Quality Systems Engineer supports compliance with Confidential Client's Quality Management System by assisting in quality process improvements, audit support, and issue resolution under the guidance of experienced engineers. This entry-level role involves applying quality engineering techniques, data analysis, and collaboration to ensure adherence to regulatory and customer requirements, contributing to the company's commitment to differentiated quality and continuous improvement.
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Role overview
Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Associate Quality Systems Engineer to support compliance with the site Quality Management System (QMS). You will work under the direction of experienced quality engineering mentors to help ensure internal, regulatory and customer requirements are met. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Plymouth, MN.
What You’ll Do
- Support compliance to the Confidential Client QMS, policies, and procedures.
- Follow standard quality engineering techniques to support product/process adaptations and validations.
- Assist with data analysis to help identify root cause for quality issues and support corrective actions (CAPA).
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits; help manage findings and corrective actions.
- Help prepare and document Management Review materials and quality metrics.
- Track and support customer notifications and nonconformance (NCR) processing.
- Contribute to trending, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
- Embed quality in daily work and help promote 5S, standard work, and problem-solving practices.
Key responsibilities
- Apply standard data analysis practices to investigate quality issues and propose improvements.
- Provide CAPA and complaint investigation support; escalate and document findings.
- Assist with audit preparation, evidence collection, and timely closure of observations.
- Support Quality Management in executing site Hoshin plans, validation master plans, and site quality initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and help standardize processes and workplace organization.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support quality objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (required).
- 0–3 years relevant experience (entry-level).
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to apply standard quality engineering methods.
- Familiarity with QMS concepts (CAPA, NCR, audits) and basic data analysis.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and commitment to safety and compliance.
Compensation & benefits
- Salary range: $56,100 - $82,280 per year (as provided by the source).
- Competitive total rewards: base salary, cash-based incentive program, medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off and company holidays, and other voluntary benefits.
- Benefit eligibility and details will be provided by the hiring organization.
How you’ll be evaluated
- Contribution to site Quality KPIs and achievement of defined goals and objectives.
- Support for safety and Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
- Timely and thorough resolution of CAPA, NCR, audit findings and customer notifications.
- Participation in and impact on continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
Why this role matters
This position helps ensure the Confidential Client’s products and processes meet regulatory and customer expectations. As an entry-level quality systems engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience across audits, CAPA, data analysis, and process improvements while being mentored by experienced engineers.
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