Quality Engineer – Plastics
Human Capital Ventures
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Minneapolis, MN · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Quality Engineer or Sr. Quality Engineer based on experience to join a tenured team located commuting distance of the greater Minneapolis, MN area.
What is Offered to You!
Competitive Salary
Bonus Potential
401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Various Work Schedules
Tuition support for degree and continuous education
Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What’s attractive about the Quality Engineer role?
Fast-paced environment
Variation of job tasks
The company LIVES its values
What Success Looks Like:
Works with operations, manufacturing, and product engineering, suppliers, and customers to develop quality standards, specifications, and quality metrics that can be economically maintained to ensure product acceptability
Act as the primary liaison between customers or suppliers on quality-related issues and perform inspection tasks in emergency, temporary absences, or other appropriate circumstances
Visit suppliers and customers on a routine or emergency basis to resolve quality issues
Develop and maintain supplier quality audit materials and supplier quality metrics, verify supplier quality systems on the production floor, and conduct supplier quality audits
Assure accuracy of quality documentation, including hold tags, inspection reports, data collection, supplier inspection reports, and test reports
Compiles and prepares technical documentation in a presentable manner appropriate for the target audience, and monitors conformance to standards
Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving sessions to establish definitive root cause and effective corrective actions for both internal and supplier quality issues
Your Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a relevant field (e.g., quality, engineering, business, information systems, data management)
5 years of experience in a Quality position within a manufacturing environment and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience
A strong mathematical background is required to compile statistical data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential
About the company, A Part of Something Bigger
Global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiency, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.