Supplier Quality Engineer II

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At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day, and in everything we do. Our portfolio of brands – Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ – is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector. Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

• Responsible for ensuring that suppliers develop their processes and procedures in line with the design intent of Andersen's Supplier Quality Program Requirements (SQPR) and verify their systems to ensure compliance.
• Perform on‑site SQPR audits, PPAP evaluations, CAPA reviews, and supplier change management.
• Deliver all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function in line with our Quality Management System to ensure supplied products meet Andersen's expectations.
• Develop, improve, and manage the Supplier Quality Program Requirements and ensure procedures are adhered to.
• Work with high‑risk suppliers to develop and implement robust solutions that minimize quality costs through defect prevention and variation reduction.
• Understand customer feedback and drive quality improvement in supplied materials.
• On‑going SQPR development/improvement, achieving supporting key metrics for the function and supplier performance.
• Work with Engineering teams to define product critical characteristics ensuring supplier process capability is effective.
• Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities.
• Support new product launches to ensure suppliers can deliver to required quality standards.
• Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues.
• Perform on‑site supplier visits for audits, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective actions.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Create corrective action plans to address process failures directly with suppliers when appropriate.
• Promote and practice Andersen's Management System (AMS) for continuous improvement using tools such as process map, capability, C&E matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Gage R&R, and control plan.
• Approve PPAP for purchased salable products.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System and third‑party certification program requirements such as NFRC and WDMA.
• Employ a participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with Associates, Supervisors, Maintenance, Value Stream Managers, Materials Management, R&D and peers.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to determine appropriate projects of focus using available data from observation, queries, process data, and partner input.
• Demonstrate continued personal growth and development.
• Maintain strong working relationships with R&D, Operations Management, and other business partners to include policy deployment goals/metrics that further eliminate variation and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote Total Cost and Lean Manufacturing principles, focusing on creating value and eliminating waste.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.

• Minimum of a BS/BA degree in Engineering, Technology, or Management (or equivalent training and expertise).
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering.
• Background in supplier quality or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of quality programs and initiatives, SPC and process capability, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise using tools like Excel, Minitab, Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to interact at all organizational levels and with external suppliers and customers.

$88,235.00 – $

• 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
• Pa…