Quality Technician III

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

2d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Level III Quality Technician is the highest level within the Quality Technician job family and serves as a technical and procedural authority on the plant floor. This role plays a critical part in driving product excellence, leading root cause analyses, and mentoring other technicians. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in quality systems, precision measurement, and continuous improvement for windows and doors manufacturing. This role will perform Quality Control Activities in the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) Cottage Grove, MN facility. The applicant will work on the Quality Team using standards & tools to ensure quality products are being delivered to our customers, strengthening the Andersen Brand of an industry leader in product quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert-level proficiency in measurement tools (e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers, XYZ tables)
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Strong communication skills, including ability to summarize data and findings, present results
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills for diverse teams
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot, and Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with statistical software – Minitab
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% for 1 to 2 months during the busy project times - local and out of state.
• Overtime (OT) may be required during busy project times

Nice To Haves

• technical certification (ASQ CQT) or associate degree preferred
• windows/doors experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections, product & workstation audits, and testing on raw materials, components, and finished products (PPAP, Capability Studies)
• Validate compliance with internal specifications and external standards
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications with a high degree of accuracy, both dimensional and visual/aesthetic.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or DMAIC
• Collaborate with engineering and production to drive corrective and preventive actions
• Perform gauge and equipment procurement (CAPEX)
• Perform gage repeatability and reproducibility studies (GRR)
• Identify trends in defects and propose data-driven solutions
• Assist in Statistical Process Control methods to enable in-control production.
• Mentor and train Level I and II Technicians in inspection techniques, documentation, and quality standards
• Serve as point-of-contact for escalation of quality issues from production
• Maintain precise and timely records in quality management systems (e.g., SAP, QAD, or proprietary systems)
• Support internal and external audits by preparing inspection data and quality evidence
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain to uphold plant quality goals
• Participate in design reviews, process validations, and product release decision-making
• Participate in a cross-functional Tier structure with Quality responsibility for metrics & actions.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED