QUALITY ENGINEER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Description
Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.
The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $82,000 to $115,000 annually.
Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding product quality issues; develop and document Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions. Facilitate development of procedures and processes, facilitate customer SCAR’s and CAPA’s, and develop improvement plans based on data collected. Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and samples.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Lead QA efforts in customer-facing issues and projects.
- Perform supplier audits in accordance with QMS.
- Execute improvement plans based on customer surveys and SCAR/CAPA
- Work with internal teams to drive operational improvements.
- Collaborate with team members in writing process work instructions.
- Assist in managing the calibration program.
- Follow all company safety protocols.
- Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential defects as early as possible.
- Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability.
- Identify the root cause of technical issues and recommend fixes.
- Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions (e.g., number of defective raw materials per order)
- Set and track quality assurance goals (e.g., reduce average turnaround time for quality checks by 20%)
- Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance.
- Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
- Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role
- Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Good understanding of technical writing and documentation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with statistical analysis
- Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Good analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree in ME or IE or equivalent work experience
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or process improvement
- Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs.- Occasionally, 11-50 lbs.- Never, 51-100 lbs.- Never
- Push/Pull-0-25 lbs.- Occasionally, 26-75 lbs.- Never, 76-100 lbs.- Never
- Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
- Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
- Kneel/Squat- Not at all
- Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
- Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
- Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
- Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
EEO DISCLAIMER:
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary Description
$82-115/annually