Sr. Sustaining Quality Engineer

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Sr. Sustaining Quality Engineer to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Sr. Sustaining Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting operations by managing and prioritizing customer related ECO's, corrective actions, MRBs, RMAs, Certificates of Conformance, problem solving and other related deliverables and methods to drive continual improvement of production processes. Advise on strategic quality plans to support long-term business objectives.

This is an on-site position.

The typical pay range for this role: $84,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual Dress Code

Essential Duties:

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Develop, maintain, organize and update inspection plans and methods to achieve new or changing quality requirements and standards, document known/repeat quality issues and to ensure best practices are implemented.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategic quality plans to support long-term business objectives.
• Review and approve production released Certificates of Conformance.
• Drive continual improvement regarding procedures, workflow, process optimization, compliance to standards, and to ensure product quality.
• Oversee complex root cause analyses and ensure implementation of robust corrective actions.
• Manage quality related items for production released product for existing customers, initiate and manage Engineering changes and implement effective solutions to permanently address production related issues.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering, Operations and customers.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and provide guidance on best practices and professional development.
• Support the operations team by providing quality insight and direction on quality related questions and issues.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quality or equivalent experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering role with a minimum of one year in plastic injection molding.
• Preferred leadership experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and project management skills; effective business correspondence and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business operating systems; ability to make timely decisions, prioritize, influence and support production and quality employees.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of contract manufacturing processes; knowledge of print reading, including GD&T; knowledge of inspection methods, measuring equipment, i.e. CMM's, Vision systems etc. and validation protocols. Advanced knowledge of quality systems, standards, and methodologies.
• To be able to perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision; To be able to effectively apply problem solving techniques and work with customers, vendors and other departments; to manage multiple priorities.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.