Quality Product Leader

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

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About The Position

The Strategic End-to-End Product Quality Leader will serve as a high-level individual contributor responsible for embedding, driving, and sustaining quality excellence across the entire business line. This role will lead strategic quality initiatives, upgrades, and projects that span customer engagement, product development, manufacturing, and vendor partnerships. Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership, the position ensures that quality standards are integrated into every aspect of operations, aligning with organizational goals and market expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership, ideally within windows, doors, or related building products
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level quality initiatives as an individual contributor with strategic influence.
• Knowledge of SPC, COA, problem-solving and quality management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Experience working with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to embed quality practices
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable quality initiatives
• High-level problem solving and analytical skills
• Influence without direct authority; ability to drive change as an individual contributor
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership Define and execute end-to-end quality strategies that elevate product performance and customer satisfaction
• Partner with Business Growth Team Leaders – Product Management, RD&I, and Supply Chain – to set long-term roadmap and priorities for quality transformation
• Work with Enterprise Quality to implement Andersen-wide initiatives and best practices within the Business Growth Team functions
• Quality Systems & Compliance Lead upgrades to quality systems, tools, and processes to meet evolving industry standards
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Cross-Functional Influence Collaborate with plant managers, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to embed quality practices into daily operations
• Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, ensuring supplier quality standards are aligned with requirements
• Integrate customer feedback into continuous improvement initiatives
• Project Leadership Drive enterprise-wide quality projects, from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable impact on performance and efficiency
• Monitor progress, report outcomes, and recommend adjustments to leadership
• Culture & Communication Promote a culture of quality accountability and continuous improvement across the organization
• Communicate quality priorities and progress effectively to leadership, plant teams, and external partners

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees