Quality Engineer

Marmon Holdings · White Bear Lake, MN

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Marmon Holdings (industrial) in White Bear Lake, MN. Receive, review, analyze and document customer complaints and/or returns.

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root cause, SPC, PPAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $83k–$141k.

Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 56 quality engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 55 other live quality postings in Minnesota.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 57%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
✓ Lean 41%
✓ Six Sigma 41%
Supplier quality 39%
CAPA 38%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Full description from Marmon HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

◆Observe and enforce compliance with all established safety rules and regulations
◆Monitor Plant Intelligence Center to manage and prioritize product quality issues and attend meetings as required.
◆Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal Wilbert personnel to ensure specifications and standards are met
◆Maintain and audit the effectiveness of the Quality Management System
◆Monitor and report customer satisfaction data. Analyze and document customer complaints and/or returns
◆Lead cross functional teams that employ root cause analysis and other techniques to identify and resolve problems
◆Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and formulas
◆Perform testing of product and operational procedures
◆Evaluate data identifying non-conforming material and products
◆Record and analyze test data. Presents data using charts, graphs and reports
◆Recommends modifications to specs and standards to achieve optimum quality
◆Create and implement statistical control processes (as applicable)
◆Train associates on Standardized Work and SPC data recording and procedures (as applicable)
◆Receive, review, analyze and document customer complaints and/or returns
◆Manage all PPAP activity including organization and evaluation of gage R & R studies
◆Drive quality culture to maintain ISO/IATF certification, and favorable customer Quality ratings
◆Assist in the mentoring and development of Quality Technicians

Requirements

✓Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
✓Experience in LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO, Kaizen and other models
✓Experience in plastics industry preferred and with an automotive supplier preferred
✓All required WilbertU Courses based on job title

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Wilbert inc

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsible for developing and documenting product testing and inspection procedures to ensure product meets customer standards. Identifies issues and works with individuals and teams to eliminate the root cause of the problem.

Role and

Preferred Skills

+Proven customer communication experience and ability to always remain professional and courteous with customers
+Strong technical skills and an understanding of statistics.
+Expertise in quality management systems and PPAP documentation
+Above average proficiency in office systems software – word processing, spreadsheets, database
+Above average ability to create and present data using charts, graphs and reports
+Skills to interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and formulas
+Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
+Ability to work independently or within a group setting

Additional Notes

•The above job description is a broadly-based description and is not intended to contain all specifics of a particular job. This description is not a contract for employment. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential duties assigned by supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company’s overall benefit.

Pay Range

64,000.00 - 96,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .