Quality Engineer I

Renewal by Andersen; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading window and door company in Cottage Grove is seeking a Quality Engineer I responsible for ensuring manufacturing line quality. This role emphasizes quality improvement, customer satisfaction, and product conformance. Ideal candidates will have strong decision-making abilities and experience with lean manufacturing principles. Join a team committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in driving corrective actions through structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of quality management and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing line quality through corrective actions.
• Collaborate with various departments for continuous improvement.
• Document control and process qualification.

Skills

Critical decision-making

Root cause identification

Quality metrics ownership

Lean Sigma principles

Statistical data analysis

Tools

PDCA

A3

DOE

Fish Bone Diagram

Job description

Quality Engineer I – Renewal by Andersen

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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 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