Sportech · 2 months ago
Sr. Design Quality Engineer
Elk River, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expSportech is a rapidly growing company that designs, manufactures, and assembles cab components and systems for various markets. The Sr. Design Quality Engineer will support product development activities, manage a team, and ensure quality standards are achieved throughout the new product development process.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary quality partner supporting new product development customer teams
Distributes work across team members, oversees completion, and provides feedback for improvement
Interfaces directly with customers on a frequent basis to ensure customer requirements are agreed upon in the acceptance stages and built into the project scope
Collaborates with supply chain and suppliers to ensure Sportech quality standards are achieved and maintained including support of supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions
Reviews and approves Engineering drawings in support of respective customer team
Ensures successful customer prototype sample approval, pre-production approval, production approval, and flawless project hand-off to production
Utilizes metrology, statistical methods, and root cause analysis to analyze and solve problems during new product development
Coaches and develops employees to maximize their effectiveness and career growth. Identifies high potential employees for greater levels of responsibility and scope of position
Executes training on all concepts within the APQP suite of tools (PPAP, FMEA’s, control plans, capability studies)
Leads training on how to read engineering drawings, including GD&T dimensioning applying ASME 14.5Y requirements
Manages dates, milestones, and timelines for key projects as assigned
Documents data and effectively communicates lessons learned for into future projects and design reviews
Demonstrates engaged leadership style that empowers and promotes involvement, communication, clear expectations, accountability, and a passion for excellence
Acts as the primary point of contact for escalated customer or partner concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolution while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
Performs miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned
Proactively identifying risks in potential designs and working collaboratively to reduce or resolve the risks before finalizing the design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred with 7+ years related experience
Certified Quality Engineer is a plus
Knowledge of AIAG standards, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA
ISO 9001 and/or ISO/TS 16949 quality systems requirements and knowledge
Understanding of CMM use and CAD software knowledge (Verisurf a plus)
Expertise in reading engineering drawings, including GD&T dimensioning applying ASME 14.5Y requirements
Excellent internal and external customer services skills
Proven supervision and leadership experience
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Some travel required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech
Company
Sportech
Sportech is an engineering company manufacturing vehicle cab enclosures and windshields.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-01-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Chuck Schultz
Chief Financial Officer
Sonja Pfeifer
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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2025-09-25
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