Senior Quality Engineer

Minnesota - Developer

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Forest Lake, MN (On-site)

Salary: $84,000 – $126,000 annually

Actual compensation is based on skills, experience, education, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Summary

The client is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead new product development programs through production approval. This role collaborates with customers and internal teams to ensure robust processes, documentation, and a successful transition to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the quality representative on cross-functional new product development teams
• Review drawings, specifications, and documentation; identify and communicate concerns
• Lead risk mitigation planning and execution throughout project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and government standards
• Develop and execute validation protocols and inspection plans
• Collaborate with metrology team on inspections, capability studies, and gage R&Rs
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior team members and support production as needed
• Identify gaps in equipment, resources, and technology to meet evolving needs

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be willing to relocate to Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with defense clients
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including data interpretation and reporting)
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking to evaluate options and implement solutions
• PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ, FMEA, CONTROL PLANS, DOE, GRR, risk management, problem solving
• Working within a Quality System experience (i.e. ISO, AS, GMP, etc.)
• Ability to use a computer
• 13485 Quality Management Systems

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of quality experience, including 2+ years in plastic injection molding
• Experience in regulated industries and contract manufacturing environments

Why Join Us?

• Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Clean, air-conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual dress code
• Strong opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee-centric, values-driven culture

Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we'll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we'll pay you $1,000

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.