Quality Engineer/Specialist

Tubelite; Town of Wausau, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer contribution and

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Tubelite in Wausau, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer/Specialist to ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. The role combines QA and QC responsibilities to drive compliance and continuous improvement within manufacturing.

The position involves developing quality plans, leading audits, performing root cause analyses, and collaborating with customer quality teams and suppliers to maintain a robust Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum 3 years in quality assurance or technical field

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the quality assurance plan for assigned areas.
• Lead process and product audits to ensure standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects.
• Coordinate with the customer-facing Quality team and use data to guide improvements.
• Support supplier quality issues with Architectural Metals team.
• Participate in continuous improvement and implementation of the Quality Management System.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

## Quality Engineer/SpecialistApply: Wausau, WI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR111352Apogee Architectural MetalsApogee 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.*This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.***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