Quality Engineer/Specialist

Apogee Architectural Metals; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer contribution and

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with an

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Quality Engineer/Specialist to ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. The role blends QA and QC to prevent defects and inspect outcomes, driving compliance and continuous improvement across North American operations.

The incumbent will develop QA plans, oversee audits, lead RCA activities, and collaborate with the customer-facing Quality team to use data for process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality assurance or a technical field.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and quality management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the quality assurance plan for assigned areas.
• Oversee audits of processes and products to ensure standards.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities for defects.
• Interact with customer-facing Quality organization as needed.
• Utilize customer quality data to guide process 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

Read drawings

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

3+ years quality assurance/technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals 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.

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

• 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.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.