Quality Engineer | Madison, SD

JOB SUMMARY

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Madison, SD as a Quality Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from Madison and beyond to apply.

Employees working in Madison, SD, have a short commute from Wentworth, Colman, Chester, Humboldt, Montrose, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, Nunda, Ramona, Oldham, Arlington, Brookings, Volga, Sinai, Howard, Canova, Salem, Trent, Garretson, Hartford, and Baltic, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

As a Quality Engineer, you will:

Lead quality initiatives throughout the manufacturing process to ensure products meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain inspection procedures, quality standards, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
Analyze quality data, customer complaints, and process performance to identify root causes and prevent recurring issues
Partner with engineering, production, sourcing, suppliers, and leadership teams to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness
Support Quality Management System activities, documentation control, supplier quality, and lean manufacturing efforts
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Wentworth, Colman, Chester, Humboldt, Montrose, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, Nunda, Ramona, Oldham, Arlington, Brookings, Volga, Sinai, Howard, Canova, Salem, Trent, Garretson, Hartford, and Baltic, and the greater Madison community
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
Experience in manufacturing or metrology processes preferred
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles and implementation techniques
Experience performing and interpreting Gage R&R studies and Measurement System Evaluations (MSE)
Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Familiarity with APQP, FMEA, and PPAP processes
Ability to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Experience developing inspection plans, quality procedures, and documentation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills
Ability to lead, train, and mentor quality technicians and inspectors
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams
Ability to support occasional travel as needed
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour

Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour

Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour

Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.