Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer | Madison, SD

We are 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 the Madison, SD area 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:

• Drive quality control methods, procedures, and equipment to ensure consistent product quality in a manufacturing environment
• Implement inspection standards for materials, components, products, and production processes
• Identify quality issues, maintain inspection records, and support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Manage non‑conforming material processes including containment, rework coordination, and material disposition
• Analyze customer complaints and internal failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Support quality assurance personnel and ensure alignment with quality objectives, timelines, and production requirements
• Conduct process capability studies, gage R&R, and measurement system analyses to support data‑driven problem solving
• Prepare quality reports using statistical analysis, trend monitoring, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support production capabilities, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• 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, SD area
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or metrology processes preferred
• Ability to supervise quality assurance personnel and guide daily quality procedures
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, including performing and interpreting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies and measurement system evaluations
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools including Design of Experiments and data‑driven problem solving
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and other core quality methodologies
• Proficiency with document and reporting software such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
• 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

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.

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.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing Education Support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Madison, SD and the greater Madison metro area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261071

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support