Quality Engineer

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer/Specialist is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. The role combines quality assurance focused on preventing defects with quality control involving finished-product inspection. It supports compliance with industry regulations and continuous improvement in manufacturing. Candidates with an accredited engineering degree are designated Quality Engineers; candidates without an engineering degree who perform similar responsibilities are designated Quality Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; or a bachelor's degree in a related field; or at least 3 years of experience in a quality assurance or technical field.
• Working knowledge of quality management tools such as root cause analysis.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and deploy the quality assurance plan for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Oversee process and product audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead root cause and corrective action activities for product or process defects in assigned areas.
• Interact with the customer-facing Quality organization as needed and use customer quality data to guide process improvements.
• Support containment and analysis of Supplier Quality issues in coordination with the Architectural Metals Supplier Quality Lead.
• Participate in and/or lead continuous improvement activities in assigned areas.
• Assist with implementation of the Quality Management System within Architectural Metals.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level