Job Name:
Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Strategic Projects

General information

Location: Bayport, MN
Date:
21-Feb-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Bayport, MN
Ref #:
7284
Job Category:
Engineering
Posting City:
Bayport
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America.

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Strategic Projects 

JOB LOCATION: Bayport, MN 

  
SUMMARY:

This strategic engineering position will provide quality support, by working as a valued member of a team of engineers and technicians. You’ll work cross-functionally with new product development, commercialization teams, and suppliers. As a member of this team, you will own the design, implementation, and hand-off of quality work content specific to each project. This work content includes capital budget creation, quality control strategy design – plan for every workstation, equipment validation, plant infrastructure, and Quality Management System development.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide quality engineering support for: New Product Introductions, Product Improvement Efforts, Manufacturing Process Improvement and Design, Manufacturing Execution System Introduction, and Improvement Efforts.
  • Supporting Quality systems and error -proofing solutions in equipment and process design
  • Leading and participating in Process risk assessments including FMEAs to drive quality improvements.
  • Working with IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering to develop / update operator interfaces for manufacturing and quality inspections.
  • Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of manufacturing assets.
  • Developing and executing validation plans throughout the Product / Process Development lifecycle for equipment asset and full manufacturing line qualification.
  • Analyzing fabrication and assembly equipment capability in Minitab or similar software (Cpk, Ppk)
  • Leading Control Plan and Work Instruction documentation development and implementation.
  • Implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) within the production line equipment validation, plant infrastructure, and Quality Management System development.

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working with component suppliers on Part Submission Warrant (PSW) requests, First Article, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submittals for new product development projects
  • Participating in equipment design reviews, gauge design and procurement processes, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)


MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% when required (primarily domestic, occasional international 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • 3-5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing, continuous process environment 
  • Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings 
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, process capability and lean manufacturing principles
  • Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems with an emphasis on physical gaging and automated inspection. 
  • ASQ certified Quality Engineer/Six sigma certifications
      

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 $77,255 - $119,745 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.

Posting City:
Bayport, MN
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