Quality Engineer at Andersen in Bayport, MN

SUMMARY:

Quality engineering position responsible for manufacturing quality support in Bayport, MN. Perfect for someone who cares about our customers, enjoys working on a high performing team of engineers and technicians, solving problems, and relentlessly improving processes and products. You will work with quality, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, product development, and our suppliers to ensure that our products conform to standards and exceed our customers' expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides quality leadership to ensure that the products produced meet quality requirements defined by the company to both internal and external customers.
Participate in cross functional tier meetings and responsible for quality metrics and actions.
Possess ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving.
Directly collaborate with the suppliers to create corrective action plans to address process failures.
Interpret drawings, specifications, and standards and convert into manufacturing control plans, work instructions, and audit processes.
Work with Design and Plant Engineering teams to define product critical characteristics to ensure supplier process capability is effective.
Advocate for the "Voice of Customer" through control plans and other quality documentation.
Developing process validation plans, test methods, and documentation strategies.
Lead cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.

SKILLS:

Ability to quickly adapt and reprioritize tasks to address emerging high-priority issues.
Ability to communicate clearly & concisely across cross-functional teams in person and digitally.
Utilize: PDCA, A3, FMEA, 5-Why, Lean Sigma, DMAIC, CAPA, RCCA, Error Proofing, Eyes for Waste, Visual Management.
Strong knowledge of quality management and lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in software tools, such as Excel or Minitab, to analyze data to detect trends and abnormalities through statistical techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BS degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, process capability, and lean manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems.

COMPENSATION:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn between $88,235 - $136,765 annually.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to:* 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching* Profit Sharing* Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage* Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays* Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.
In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
#LI-JL2 Posting City: Bayport, MN