Quality Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Quality Manager jobs in Minnesota are consistently in demand, with concentrated hiring across medical device manufacturing, food and beverage production, and precision industrial sectors that anchor the state's economy. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of openings, with Rochester and Duluth also active, and employers like Medtronic, General Mills, and 3M representing the kind of sustained, long-cycle hiring that keeps the market steady. The most sought-after specialties are quality systems management in medical device regulation, supplier quality engineering, and food safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerNextern
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring32
Work type73% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Roers Companies
Quality & Safety Manager
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Roers Companies
New 10h ago
Quality & Safety Manager
Roers Companies
Plymouth, Minnesota
Business Development
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
201-500

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Sherwin-Williams
R&D- Quality Program Manager
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Sherwin-Williams
New 12h ago
R&D- Quality Program Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Minneapolis, Minnesota
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$109k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Elemet Group
Quality Systems & Compliance Manager
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Elemet Group
Added 1d ago
Quality Systems & Compliance Manager
Elemet Group
Aitkin, Minnesota
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $90k/yr
ISO certification audits

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Medtronic
Senior Engineering Program Manager - Quality Core Team Member - CRDN
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Medtronic
Added 2d ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager - Quality Core Team Member - CRDN
Medtronic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$171k - $257k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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TSI
Quality Manager
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TSI
Added 2d ago
Quality Manager
TSI
Shoreview, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$130k - $150k/yr
ISO certification process

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
13 jobs
Saint Paul
6 jobs
Chaska
4 jobs
Plymouth
4 jobs
Ramsey
2 jobs
Shakopee
2 jobs
Eagan
1 job
Edina
1 job
Osseo
1 job

Quality Manager Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Nextern
Nextern2 open roles
Walmart
Walmart2 open roles
IntePros
IntePros2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field
  • Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
  • Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 in a Minnesota medical device environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or FSMA standards for food and beverage roles
  • Proficiency with root cause analysis methods such as 8D, FMEA, and corrective action systems
  • Minimum five years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment

Quality Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Minnesota?

Most quality manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related science, followed by progressive quality experience in a regulated industry. Minnesota does not issue a state-specific quality manager license, but the American Society for Quality Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential is widely expected by employers here, particularly in the large medical device and food manufacturing sectors that dominate the state's hiring.

How much do quality managers make in Minnesota?

Quality managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $123,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,020 for the lowest 10% to over $218,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in Minnesota?

Minnesota quality manager roles are posted by Nextern, Walmart, and IntePros and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of medical device manufacturers, Fortune 500 food companies, and precision industrial firms means quality manager hiring is distributed across both large headquarters operations and their regional supplier networks.

Which Minnesota cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Chaska hold the most quality manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it is home to the headquarters and major manufacturing campuses of companies like Medtronic, 3M, and General Mills, while Rochester's medical device and healthcare cluster and Duluth's industrial base generate steady demand in those markets as well.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality management is largely a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, supplier audits, and laboratory environments, so most roles require regular on-site presence. About 27% of quality manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier quality oversight, quality systems documentation, and audit coordination rather than direct manufacturing operations.

How can I get hired as a quality manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality technician, quality inspector, or quality coordinator role at one of Minnesota's major manufacturers, where you build hands-on regulatory experience before moving into management. Large employers like Medtronic and General Mills run structured development programs that advance technical contributors into quality leadership. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and gaining familiarity with ISO or HACCP systems early signals seriousness to Minnesota hiring teams.

Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across the medical device, food manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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