Quality Specialist
STERIS · Plymouth, MN
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $64k–$79k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at STERIS (medical devices) in Plymouth, MN. In addition, the Quality Specialist will facilitate Customer complaint investigations, assist in audit coordination, support supplier quality and customer assessments and support risk management activities where appropriate.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, CAPA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $64k–$79k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $88k–$135k. This one lists $64k–$79k.
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.
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 34% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$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 SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: STERIS in Plymouth
5 other open roles at this site.
- Senior Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Supplier Quality Engineer I · Quality
- Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer · Lean / CI · Senior
- Production Control Specialist · Controls · Specialist
- Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer · Process · Senior
Full description from STERISAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Quality Specialist in our Plymouth, MN location is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards. This role coordinates document control transactions, site record retention, calibration and inspection activities. In addition, the Quality Specialist will facilitate Customer complaint investigations, assist in audit coordination, support supplier quality and customer assessments and support risk management activities where appropriate. This role may also track and trend Quality data and support the site Management Review process.
This role requires working onsite in our Plymouth, MN location Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm
What you will do
as a Quality Specialist
- ◆Complete document control transactions.
- ◆Manage Customer complaint investigations and complete complaint documentation.
- ◆Facilitate CAPA and NCR investigations and may coordinate investigation documentation.
- ◆Review DHR’s and support batch record release.
- ◆Manage record retention practices within the site.
- ◆Manage site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
- ◆Support site inspection activities and recordkeeping.
- ◆Coordinate internal and external audits.
- ◆Support supplier quality and Customer assessment activities.
- ◆Track and trend site Quality data.
- ◆Support targeted Lean activities.
- ◆Complete other duties as assigned.
Required
- ✓Associates degree and two years of experience in Quality in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA/ISO 13485).
- ✓In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in a regulated industry .
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Preferred
- +Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
- +Previous Quality Specialist experience and a strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
- +Experience with document control and working with online document repositories.
- +Experience working with applications such as Propel, Windchill, or SAP.
- +Knowledge of MS Office Suite applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
- +Previous experience with Customer support including responding to Customer complaints or requests information about product documentation.
Other
- •Customer Focused: Demonstrates a “Customer first” mindset. Responds with a sense of urgency.
- •Teamwork: Collaborates with others. Works in a professional manner to support team actions.
- •Results: Effectively manages work tasks. Is detail oriented and strives for continuous improvement. Ability to analyze technical issues. Ability to cope with change and shifting priorities.
- •Communication: Constructs clear written communication. Keeps manager and co-workers informed.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market Competitive pay
- •Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
- •Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
- •Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
- •401(k) with a company match
- •Maternity and Paternity Leave
- •Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $63,750.00 - $78,750. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.