Quality Engineer/Specialist

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Training and career progression

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer/Specialist to ensure products and processes meet quality standards and customer specifications. The role combines QA and QC to prevent defects and inspect finished products, supporting compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

The position emphasizes development of QA plans, audits, corrective actions, and collaboration with supplier quality and customer-facing teams. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in quality assurance or technical field.
• Engineers may be designated as Quality Engineers; others as Quality Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the quality assurance plan for assigned areas.
• Oversee audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead root cause and corrective action for defects.
• Coordinate with customer-facing Quality org and use customer data to drive improvements.
• Support containment and analysis of supplier quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities in assigned areas.
• Assist in implementing the Quality Management System.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication and assembly, across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added services throughout our portfolio.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer/Specialist is responsible for ensuring all products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This involves a combination of quality assurance (QA), which focuses on defect prevention, and quality control, which involves inspecting finished products. The role is crucial for maintaining compliance with industry regulations and driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Help in the development and deployment of the quality assurance plan for their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversee a system of process and product audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities for product/process defects related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Interact with the customer-facing Quality organization as needed. Utilizes customer quality data to guide process improvement efforts.
• Support the containment and analysis of Supplier Quality issues aligned with the Architectural Metals Supplier Quality Lead.
• Participate and/or lead in continuous improvement activities in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Management System within Architectural Metals.

Experience & Skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering*
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR,
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a quality assurance or technical field
• *Candidates with an accredited engineering degree will be designated as Quality Engineers; candidates without an engineering degree who perform similar responsibilities will be designated as Quality Specialists.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of quality management tools such as root cause analysis
• Ability to read drawings.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

Mostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. The noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate.

Travel: Occasional travel related to other sites / corporate office.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

• Incentive Plans

• 401(k) with employer contribution and match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.