Full-Time
Quality Engineer
New Product Introduction
Updated on 9/9/2026
Standard Iron
51-200 employees
Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services
Compensation Overview
$60k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Hartford, WI, USA
In Person
No relocation assistance is available.
Bachelor's
 Manufacturing Quality & Test (1) |
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- Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process methodologies.
- Experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis development or review and Control Plan creation.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Experience with internal auditing and ISO-based quality management systems.
- Familiarity with regulatory or certification standards such as Underwriters Laboratories and ETL, or similar bodies.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control and data analysis techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working in a customer-facing role.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capability and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Four to six years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Lead quality activities for New Product Introduction using Advanced Product Quality Planning methodology.
- Serve as the primary quality interface with customers during development, qualification, and product approval.
- Plan, develop, and submit Production Part Approval Process documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis review and approval, Control Plan development, Process Flow Diagrams, First Article Inspection reports, dimensional layouts and inspection results, material certifications, and paint and special process approvals.
- Support design and process validation activities to ensure launch readiness.
- Interpret product requirements from engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
- Review and provide feedback on drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering changes.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per applicable standards.
- Define inspection requirements, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods.
- Develop and support incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans.
- Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.
- Prepare and submit customer corrective action responses.
- Initiate and manage internal corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze quality and process data using Statistical Process Control and statistical methods to drive improvement.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost of poor quality and improve process capability.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Participate in and support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory assessments.
- Maintain awareness and application of applicable regulatory and certification standards, including Underwriters Laboratories and ETL.
- Ensure quality documentation and records are controlled, accurate, and compliant.
- Maintain quality documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams as required.
- Coordinate customer reaction plans for nonconformities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through training and communication.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience with PolyWorks or similar metrology software.
- Experience with fabrication, welded assemblies, or leak-critical products.
- Experience working within ISO-certified environments.
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
- High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.
What critics are saying
- Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
- Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
- Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
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Company News
Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks