Quality Technician III
Renewal by Andersen · Cottage Grove, MN · 2 wk ago
Quality Assurance$27.8–$40.3/hrFull-time
Primary 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
- Auxiliary in Statistical Process Control methods to enable in-control production
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification (ASQ CQT) or associate degree preferred
- 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment; windows/doors experience highly desirable
- 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
Culture And 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