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Company Overview: AKG North American Operations, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative heat exchange solutions for a variety of industries. Our Mitchell, SD facility is looking for a dedicated and skilled Quality Engineer to join our Quality Department and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality products to our customers. Position Overview: As a Quality Engineer at AKG, you will play a key role in supervising and coordinating quality-related activities within our manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal and customer specifications through inspections, testing, and data analysis. This position involves applying your expertise in quality assurance, ISO standards, and lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvements and maintain high-quality standards.
Job Responsibility
Supervise and coordinate factory inspection activities to ensure product quality meets specifications
Communicate directly with customer account managers and engineers to resolve quality concerns efficiently
Support the Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001:2015 compliance
Analyze and improve production processes, driving continuous improvement strategies throughout the organization
Participate in internal audits and lead corrective actions to resolve defects and prevent recurrence
Collaborate with plant management, engineering, and production personnel to address defects, scrap, and non-conformance issues
Manage and review engineering change requests (ECNs) to ensure accuracy and proper implementation in manufacturing
Engage in training and development activities to support the growth and compliance of the Quality department
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, or a related field
2+ years of experience in an ISO-9001 certified manufacturing environment (preferred)
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with data analysis
Knowledge of GD&T, Minitab, and CAD software is desirable
Quality Engineer or Lead Quality Auditor certification is a plus
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly with proper equipment
Must be able to work in a manufacturing and office environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Nice to have
2+ years of experience in an ISO-9001 certified manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GD&T, Minitab, and CAD software
Quality Engineer or Lead Quality Auditor certification
What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career growth and professional development