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Andersen Corporation · 14 hours ago

Quality Engineer I

Cottage Grove, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$77K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

Andersen Corporation is a leading company in the window and door industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. The Quality Engineer I position focuses on manufacturing line quality support, driving quality improvement, and ensuring product conformance to specifications and performance standards.

Building MaterialHome DecorManufacturingWindowsWood Processing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 PLMs

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

Lean manufacturing principlesQuality managementStatistical analysisPDCASPCAutoCADASQ certificationsData gatheringProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

ASQ CQE/CSSGB/CSSBB preferred

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

PROFIT SHARING: 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.

Company

Andersen Corporation

Glassdoor4.2

For more than 121 years, Andersen has designed, manufactured, and marketed premium windows and doors.

Founded in 1903

Bayport, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.andersenwindows.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (8)

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2020 (7)