Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Emerson · Shakopee, MN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Emerson (industrial) in Shakopee, MN. , Your Responsibilities Will Be.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Supplier quality, Automation
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $88k–$135k. This one lists $100k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 64 quality engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 63 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $83k–$131k, from 35 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 55%
- ✓ Supplier quality 45%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
- CAPA 42%
- Lean 36%
- Six Sigma 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Emerson in Shakopee
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Full description from EmersonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and quality expectations per company technology strategies. This person will work closely with design engineers and suppliers to ensure
requirements
are understood and supplier processes are capable of producing product that meets those
requirements
at the desired production rate and the best cost.
requirements
- ✓Develop and maintain consistent electrical quality management processes between all Emerson global factories
- ✓Influence design engineers to optimize for Design for Sourcing and manufacturability in New Product Development
- ✓Lead evaluation and approval of new suppliers and parts through Advanced Quality Planning (AQP), actively resolve supplier-related issues and non-conformances
- ✓Drive programs crafted to reduce total cost while maintaining quality
Who You Are
You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information.
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If you are an Electrical Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, the Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer will identify circuit board and/or component solutions to meet design performance
Will Be
- •Act as an internal technology expert on designated processes and commodities supporting Emerson global technology strategies and communicate technical product roadmaps
- •Build suppliers’ understanding of our technical and performance
For This Role, You Will Need
- •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
- •Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience
- •Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role
That Set You Apart
- •ABET -accredited engineering degree
- •An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred
Our Culture & Commitment to You
We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
Why emerson
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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About emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, p
