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Director of Quality

Phillips & Temro Industries Inc.

Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$140–175K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$140–175K/yr
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Quality Director is responsible for the quality of products manufactured or sourced for customers. The role oversees quality systems, metrics, customer issue resolution, quality controls, risk assessments, investigations, corrective actions, and warranty and product return processes. It also manages and develops the quality organization. The posting seeks a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, at least 10 years of Quality Engineering experience, and at least 5 years of management experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality SystemsInternal AuditingCustomer RequirementsQuality InspectionsChange FormsDMSBOM RoutingQuality MetricsAPQPPPAPMSASPCCorrective ActionPreventive Action8DRoot Cause AnalysisMicrosoft 365ExcelWordPowerPointSharePointTeamsMinitabSAPERP SystemsLeadershipCustomer InteractionProblem Solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent10 Years Quality Engineering Experience5 Years Management Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

SUMMARY: The Quality Director is responsible for the overall quality of the products manufactured or sourced for our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure products meet quality, integrity, functionality and other specifications and requirements.

Ensures quality system processes, procedures and records are maintained and effectively implemented. Supports IATF16949 efforts, ensuring the timely follow-up on open issues related to the Quality System.

Develops and communicates quality goals and performance metrics to achieve company objectives.

Interacts directly and indirectly with customers to resolve complex issues.

Collaborates with management and senior staff across departments to develop and maintain quality standards to address internal and external quality requirements.

Facilitates and oversees the effective implementation of quality controls and risk assessments in new product introductions and change management using established methodologies.

Oversees quality problem investigations and the implementation of corrective and/or preventative action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Reviews the implementation of effective preventative action based upon the regular review of quality assurance data to reduce variation and waste and meet company goals and objectives. Ensures the timely disposition of non-conforming materials.

Develops and maintains the warranty and product return process and ensures processes are in place to identify opportunities, create action plans, and to provide feedback for product and process improvements.

Responsible for the ongoing management and development of assigned employees to produce a high performing quality organization. Determines staffing and skill requirements to meet organizational needs and implements plans to satisfy those requirements.

Monitors the use and effectiveness of the Quality system process. Reviews metrics and results on a regular basis to identify trends and/or potential problem areas.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Quality Systems: ISO 9001/IATF 16949, Internal Auditor, Customer Specific Requirements

Documentation: Quality inspections, submission change forms, DMS, BOM/Routing, Quality Metrics

APQP: PPAP, MSA, SPC

Problem Solving: Corrective Action, Preventive Action, 8D, Root Cause Analysis

Computer Skills: O365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), Minitab, SAP (or other ERP system)

Demonstrated leadership ability

Ability to interact with all levels of customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of Quality Engineering experience

Minimum 5 years of management experience

Industry experience with ISO9001 (IATF 16949 preferred), APQP, 8D and strong problem-solving skills

Base Pay Range: $140k-$175k

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)

HSA/FSA

STD and LTD (company provided)

Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)

Voluntary Supplemental Life

EAP (company provided)

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus based on company performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Experience

10 years: Quality Engineering experience (required)

5 years: Management experience (required)

Industry experience with ISO9001 (IATF 16949 preferred), APQP, 8D (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor-s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 10 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55344

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

DIREC001609

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,058 open Quality Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–175K/yr
  • Minnesota median$100–150K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$116–183K/yr593 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $158K, is 26% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($125K) — in the top quarter of Quality Engineering salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Quality Engineering jobs in Minnesota and 1,058 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Quality Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (774 postings).
Education
447 of the 1,058 open Quality Engineering jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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