Process Quality Engineer

Job Description

About the Team
At ZF Off-Highway Solutions, our Quality department is central to our operations, driving excellence through every process. Certified in ISO 9001 and skilled in our Quality Management System (QMS), our team ensures strict quality standards are met. We proactively detect and address issues early, maintaining our reputation for delivering top-tier products.

What you can look forward to as a Quality Engineer:
•    Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement areas.
•    Ensure compliance with quality systems and standards across product design and manufacturing.
•    Support or lead audits, including ISO, PED/PER, customer, and internal/external assessments.
•    Apply tools like Root Cause Analysis, 8D, PDCA, DMAIC, and DOE to solve quality issues.
•    Work with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to integrate customer feedback into robust manufacturing processes.
•    Use data to influence quality-related decisions with Sales, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
•    Lead initiatives to resolve systemic quality issues and drive sustainable improvements.

Your profile as a Quality Engineer:
•    Strong foundation in QMS, ISO 9001:2015, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and FMEA.
•    Skilled in problem-solving techniques: 8D, Fishbone, ANOVA, PDCA, DMAIC.
•    Capable of assessing risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
•    2+ years of experience as a quality engineer.
•    Experienced in training teams on quality systems and best practices.
•    Metrology knowledge, including MSA and appropriate inspection tools.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.

The expected base compensation for this role is $69,700 - $97,400 annually.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. This range reflects multiple levels of Engineer positions within the Quality team.

What We Offer:
•    Annual Incentive Plan
•    Paid time off 
•    401k Plan
•    Health Care Benefits
•    Paid Holidays 
•    A supportive collaborative team environment
•    Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
•    A strong diverse culture
•    Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

About North Mankato: 
North Mankato combines small-town charm with modern amenities, a strong economy, vibrant arts scene, and recreational options. Located near Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers excellent livability and quality of life.