Job Name:
Quality Engineer

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN, MN
Date:
13-Feb-2025
Company:
Renewal by Andersen
Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN
Ref #:
7211
Job Category:
Quality
Posting City:
Cottage Grove, MN
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY
Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

SUMMARY 

This quality engineering position is responsible for manufacturing line quality support.  Areas of focus include quality improvement, customer satisfaction, project support, and ensuring product conformance to specification and performance standards. Collaborate with team members in operations, supply chain, quality, logistics, engineering, and other departments to persuasively sell continuous improvement ideas.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Possess ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving
  • Owning the quality metrics of the responsible area
  • Experience with PDCA, A3, DOE, 5-Why, Fish Bone Diagram, Lean Sigma, DMAIC
  • Expertise in both using and coaching others in approaches
  • Strong knowledge of quality management and lean manufacturing principles
  • Document control, product and process qualification, and audit processes
  • Error Proofing, Eyes for Waste, Visual Management
  • Ability to gather and analyze data through statistical techniques.
  • Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and standards and convert into manufacturing control plans and work instructions.
  • Developing process validation plans and documenting results
  • Approving engineering change requests or PLM’s
  • Lead cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
  • Usage of computer software tools, such as Excel or Minitab, to analyze data to detect trends and abnormalities.
  • Provides quality assurance support to ensure that the products produced are met with quality requirements defined by the company to both internal and external customers


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

  • BS degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing, continuous process environment required
  • Functional AutoCAD skills and geometric tolerancing
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, quality programs, SPC, process capability and lean manufacturing principles
  • Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems
  • ASQ CQE/CSSGB/CSSBB preferred 

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 $77,255 - 119,745. 
 
 
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.

For this role, we welcome applications from candidates who may require sponsorship to work in the United States.

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:
Cottage Grove, MN
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