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Quality Engineer | Madison, SD

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.

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.

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

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

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

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.

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.

As a Quality Engineer in Madison, SD, you will:

• Drive quality control methods, procedures, and equipment to ensure consistent product quality
• Implement inspection standards for materials, products, and processes throughout manufacturing
• Identify quality issues, maintains inspection records, and supports corrective action efforts
• Manage non‑conforming material activities including containment, rework, and release
• Analyze customer complaints and internal failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Support quality assurance personnel and ensures alignment with quality goals and timelines
• Conduct process capability studies and measurement system analyses to support problem‑solving
• Prepare data‑driven quality reports using statistical analysis
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support production capabilities and continuous improvement
• Work efficiently 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing or metrology processes preferred
• Ability to supervise quality assurance personnel and guide quality procedures
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, including performing and interpreting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies or measurement system evaluations
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools including Design of Experiments
• Working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, and PPAP methodologies
• Proficiency with document 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

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