Andersen Corporation

Quality Engineer I

Andersen Corporation$78K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing or continuous process environment
  • Functional AutoCAD skills and geometric tolerancing
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, quality programs, SPC, and lean manufacturing principles
  • Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems
  • ASQ CQE/CSSGB/CSSBB preferred

Responsibilities

  • Make critical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving
  • Own the quality metrics of the responsible area
  • Coach others in PDCA, A3, DOE, 5-Why, Fish Bone Diagram, Lean Sigma, DMAIC methodologies
  • Document and ensure product and process compliance through qualifications and audits
  • Analyze data using statistical techniques to gather insights
  • Lead cross-functional team meetings and improvement events

Benefits

  • 401 (k) Plan with employer contributions and company matching
  • Profit Sharing with quarterly payments tied to operating profit
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave
  • Career Growth Planning and Nationwide Career Opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

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
  • Approving engineering change requests or PLM's
  • Lead cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
  • Usage of computer software tools, such as Excel or Minitab, to analyze data to detect trends and abnormalities.
  • Provides quality assurance support to ensure that the products produced are met with quality requirements defined by the company to both internal and external customers


QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, continuous process environment required
  • Functional AutoCAD skills and geometric tolerancing
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, quality programs, SPC, process capability and lean manufacturing principles
  • Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems
  • ASQ CQE/CSSGB/CSSBB preferred


PAY RANGE:
$78,824.00 - $122,176.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

  • 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
  • Profit Sharing*
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
  • Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities


*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.

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.

About Andersen Corporation

Andersen Corporation is a privately held company that manufactures and sells windows and doors for residential and commercial use. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota. Andersen Corporation is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and reducing waste. The company is also committed to social responsibility and has a long history of philanthropy and community involvement.
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