QA Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

At Rise Building Products, we need a Quality Assurance Technician who brings attention to detail and a hands-on approach to helping our team deliver products that meet our quality standards. In this role, you’ll put your inspection, testing, and problem-solving skills to work—catching issues, supporting product trials, and partnering with production, maintenance, and engineering to improve how we manufacture our products. Your work will help turn quality data into practical improvements and support a safe, efficient workplace. If you enjoy understanding how things work and making them better, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the products we produce every day.

Essential of the job include but is not limited to:

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow company safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities to resolve safety-related issues.
• Assist with risk assessments related to quality processes and testing activities.

Quality Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and testing of incoming raw materials to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Manage the flow of nonconforming materials, ensuring timely review and disposition.
• Coordinate and maintain calibration schedules for quality measurement equipment.
• Utilize statistical process control methods to monitor product quality and process performance.
• Conduct routine quality inspections, testing, and verification activities.
• Support product trials by performing measurements, inspections, and data collection.
• Process product and quality deviations in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure manufacturing and quality procedures are followed consistently.
• Review and verify that required quality documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Initiate and support corrective and preventive actions to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Participate in workplace organization and housekeeping initiatives to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Contribute ideas and solutions that support continuous improvement, product quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or quality-related education preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, or quality assurance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, procedures, and quality documents.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and basic computer applications.

You’ll be well positioned to succeed at Rise Building Products if you bring:

• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards, inspection and testing methods, equipment calibration, and workplace safety.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and basic computer applications.
• Ability to analyze quality data, identify problems, and develop practical solutions that support lasting improvements.
• Ability to interpret specifications, follow procedures, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills.

Who We Are

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we’ll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $19.00 to $31.50 per hour, plus 2nd shift differential of $3.00/hr. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 7% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range for this position, is $48,900.00 to $76,700.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. (Edit as needed for role)

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• LiveWell Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave [WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: Must include specific number of days or hours of PTO, vacation and holidays the candidate should expect to receive in a calendar year (ex: (15 days PTO per year, 10 paid holidays per year)]

• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

• Accident Insurance

• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child and Elder Care

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

• Volunteer Day

• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually