Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As an innovator, Wenger Corporation knows that great ideas can come from the fresh perspective of a new employee. So we embrace the unique skills and expertise you bring to the table. We skip the micro-management and bureaucracy found in many organizations, and we create an environment of trust and autonomy that gives you the freedom to make decisions, use your talents and make your mark. A company that lets you do what you do best and gives you the freedom to get even better. That is Wenger Corporation.

Our team in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure products comply with requirements by providing the organization with technical support in quality engineering around part inspection and metrology, control of non-conforming material, resolution of quality issues, product team support and assists receiving as required.

At a minimum you'll need:

• Technical degree in related areas (quality assurance, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with data entry, metrics and report generation
• Knowledge of or ability to learn business planning software (Epicor)
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of inspection/measurement/test equipment and process auditing
• Demonstrated excellent blueprint reading skills
• Strong numbers and measurement aptitude with a math/statistical background

It'd be great if you also have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
• One to three (1-3) years of quality assurance or related manufacturing experience

As a Quality Engineer a typical day might include:

• Supporting production, data collection, statistical analysis and metric reporting
• Supporting operations for warranty and customer complaints
• Inspecting parts, creating and maintaining inspection reports, data collection and generating reports
• Representing the Quality Assurance department in Product Development Teams and Quality/Productivity Teams
• Creating programs for and operating the Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Creating and maintaining DMR information, DMR metrics and cost analysis for MRB reporting
• Performing calibration/repair/record maintenance of inspection equipment and other information in quality software
• Assisting with planning and performing internal/external auditing and ISO compliance
• Initiating and maintaining inspection procedures
• Reviewing ECOs/drawings prior to release and first article measurements
• Providing coaching guidance and training to other quality functions within the organization
• Providing training in problem solving, quality, quality inspection, internal auditing, statistics and metrology
• Recommending new methods to increase efficiency and process improvements
• Recommending purchase of new equipment
• Providing backup in the Receiving Department by processing delivery receipts and returned goods

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply