> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/617228-quality-engineer-on-site](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/617228-quality-engineer-on-site). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Engineer *On-Site* - **Company:** Lou Rich Inc. - **Location:** Albert Lea, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $63,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d34367d9d8ce6ca8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in GD&T?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related subject is desired. Associate degree with three years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting is acceptable * Effective negotiator with track record of accomplishment * Understanding of company/manufacturing big picture and objectives * Computer skills and experience (Microsoft Office Suite, Inspection Expert, Minitab, PiWeb, etc. * Working knowledge of GD&T * Lean Background a plus * Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) * Ability to work in a team setting * Attention to detail, well organized and self-motivated, If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions. ## Description Develop systems and documentation for specific programs that ensure that products and services provided meet all contractual and program quality requirements., * Participates in the review of design, manufacturing, and test documentation to ensure that applicable program or contract quality requirements are met. * Reviews the program quality performance to provide analysis and obtains corrective actions where necessary. * Participates in the generation of program-specific quality and test philosophies to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements. * Participates in the review of customer or contractual documentation (including proposals) to identify and ensure fulfillment of requirements. * Provides interface and support to customer quality concerns to facilitate responsiveness to customers. * Establishes and maintains the program quality system plan and documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements. * Provides technical and advisory support to the prototype area to ensure the development of products in a manner that produces a quality system and documentation which will provide adherence to customer requirements. * Dispositions discrepant material in a manner that ensures product quality and adherence to program requirements. * Performs program-specific tasks as required (e.g., customer-required First Article Inspection, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, SPC, Qualification Test Failure Analysis, etc.) to ensure compliance to individual program requirements. * Devises, establishes, and maintains a reporting system for program quality to provide visibility internally and for the customer. Other Duties, * Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. * Applicable training will be completed by following the Quality Training Matrix in Lou-Rich's LMS. Effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on the job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position. * ISO Audit training. * Standard Manufacturing Process validation techniques. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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