Strategic Quality Engineer I/II/III - - 3761

Job Name:

Strategic Quality Engineer I/II/III

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN| Locust Grove, GA|, MN

Date:

04-Aug-2023

Company:

Renewal by Andersen

Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN

Ref #:

3685

Job Category:

Quality

Posting City:

Cottage Grove, MN| Locust Grove, GA|

State:

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.

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America.

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

Renewal by Andersen (RbA) is united by the common goal of making a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families, and the communities we serve. We believe that we can make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We wake up every day, inspired to push the status quo and continuously set a new standard in the home improvement industry by solving today’s most challenging problems and continuously redefining what it means to deliver a World Class Homeowner Experience. Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative Project Quality Engineer to help perfect our customer’s experience in upgrading their homes. Want to join our team?

Andersen Corporation is a privately held, nationally recognized, and market leading manufacturer of premium quality windows and doors. Renewal by Andersen is the wholly owned Window and Door replacement division of the Andersen Corporation.

Position Overview:

This engineering position will provide quality support by working with members of new product development and commercialization teams, and suppliers through the commercialization process. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual who can ensure that product components and finished product meet expectations, within the project timeline.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide quality engineering support for new product and manufacturing lines including:

Advancing quality systems and driving built-in error proofing solutions (Quality 4.0) in equipment and process design
Leading and participating in Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and dimensional engineering strategies
Working with IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering to develop / update operator interfaces for manufacturing and quality inspections
Participating in equipment design reviews, gauge design and procurement processes, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of manufacturing assets
Developing and executing validation plans throughout the Product / Process Development lifecycle for equipment asset and full manufacturing line qualification
Analyzing fabrication and assembly equipment capability in Minitab or similar software (Cpk, Ppk)
Working with component suppliers on Part Submission Warrant (PSW) requests, First Article, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submittals for new product development projects
Leading Control Plan and Work Instruction documentation development and implementation
Implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) within the production line

Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering or Technology
1-3 years experience in a manufacturing, continuous process environment required
Intermediate to advanced blueprint (Computer Aided Design (CAD)) reading skills
Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, process capability and lean manufacturing principles
Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems

Work Requirements:

Must be willing to travel up to 25% when required (primarily domestic, occasional international)
Requires training and onboarding for 1 year in Cottage Grove, MN area during the first year, followed by relocation to the Locust Grove, GA area.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Health Savings Account contributions
Paid holidays plus PTO
401(k) plan & contributions
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Charity contributions
Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

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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.

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