Quality Engineer
Tennant Company · golden valley, MN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Tennant Company (industrial) in golden valley, MN. Supplier & Customer Quality Support.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $89k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 42 live postings that list pay, out of 68 quality engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 67 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$128k, from 39 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 57%
- Supplier quality 44%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- CAPA 40%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, Assembly lines, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 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?
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Full description from Tennant CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer II supports Tennant's commitment to Operational Excellence by driving quality improvements, reducing waste, improving process capability, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, implement sustainable corrective actions, and strengthen manufacturing processes.
The Quality Engineer II is responsible for supporting and maintaining the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of proactive quality throughout the organization.
requirements
are incorporated into manufacturing processes.
- ✓Develop and implement standardized work instructions and process controls.
- ✓Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support operators, troubleshoot issues, and promote a culture of quality ownership.
Education
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience
- ✓Minimum 3 years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience supporting or maintaining an ISO 9001 quality management system.
- ✓Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ✓Experience using Lean Manufacturing principles and quality improvement methodologies.
- ✓Experience supporting audits, process documentation, and quality system compliance.
- ✓Experience with calibration systems and measurement equipment preferred.
- ✓Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- ✓Experience with statistical analysis and process capability methods.
- ✓Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product launch activities.
- ✓Working knowledge of CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
Required Skills
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- ✓Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- ✓Abili
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Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN
Hours: Monday – Thursday; 7-4 with occasional Friday
Pay: $109,500 - $72,800
With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
Quality Engineer II
Quality Systems & Compliance
- •Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
- •Support internal and external audits and coordinate corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
- •Facilitate documentation control, process standardization, and quality procedure maintenance.
- •Monitor key quality performance indicators and communicate results to plant leadership.
- •Support certification activities and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable quality standards.
- •Develop and implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to reduce defects and improve process reliability.
- •Support and lead Kaizen events, continuous improvement projects, and employee-driven improvement initiatives.
- •Share best practices and lessons learned across Tennant manufacturing locations.
Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement
- •Assembly support: Sweeper and Scrubber assembly lines
- •Fabrication support: Rotomold, Machine Shop, Sheetmetal, Welding, Paint departments
- •Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop capable, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.
- •Evaluate process performance using statistical and data-driven methods.
- •Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and product launch activities to ensure quality
Supplier & Customer Quality Support
- •Review product specifications and ensure purchased materials meet quality expectations.
- •Support customer quality investigations and corrective action activities as required.
- •Work cross-functionally to identify containment actions and long-term corrective measures.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
- •Lead and facilitate root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
- •Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- •Identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost through Lean Manufacturing principles.
Quality Metrics & Reporting
- •Analyze quality performance data and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- •Prepare and communicate reports related to quality performance, corrective actions, audit results, and improvement initiatives.
- •Support management reviews through the collection and presentation of quality metrics.
Technical Expertise
- •Develop working knowledge of Tennant's H.E.A.T. (Hydraulics, Electrical, Adhesives, and Torque) standards and best-build practices.
- •Support calibration programs and measurement system effectiveness.
- •Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes that improve quality and productivity.