Quality Engineer - Rice Lake, United States - Quanex Building Products Corporation

Description

Company Overview:

With multiple locations across the US, Quanex Homeshield, a subsidiary of Quanex Building Products Corporation, is the industry leader in providing engineered components for the window and door sector. Our custom and standard fenestration components enhance energy efficiency, durability, security, and the visual appeal of window and door products.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various departments, suppliers, and customers to establish quality standards for product acceptability.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics.
• Act as the key link between customers/suppliers and Quanex regarding quality matters.
• Undertake visits to customers or suppliers to address quality issues promptly.
• Produce detailed reports of supplier quality audits.
• Visit suppliers regularly to resolve quality concerns and ensure adherence to quality systems.
• Develop and manage supplier quality audit materials and metrics.
• Ensure accuracy of quality documentation and reports.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address quality issues.
• Train staff on quality assurance practices and procedures.
• Monitor production stages to maintain quality standards.
• Support the production environment in achieving quality improvements.
• Determine testing requirements for materials and components.
• Maintain records related to product quality.
• Create quality control plans and process improvement strategies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Perform other relevant duties as necessary.

What I Must Bring:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in a Quality role within manufacturing.
• Strong mathematical skills for data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and work off-shift or weekends.
• Knowledge of measurement and test equipment.
• Understanding of audit methods.