Supplier Quality Engineer | Cottage Grove, MN

Job Name: Supplier Quality Engineer | Cottage Grove, MN

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN, MN Date: 22-Jul-2025 Company: Renewal by Andersen Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN Ref #: 8771 Job Category: Engineering, Quality Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN State: MN

Description & Requirements

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

DEFINITION:

Responsible for ensuring that suppliers develop their process and procedures in line with the design intent of Andersen’s Supplier Quality Program Requirements (SQPR) and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant. This includes on-site SQPR audits, PPAP evaluations, CAPA reviews, and supplier change management.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Delivering on all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function in line with our Quality Management System to ensure that supplied products meet Andersen’s expectations. Responsible for the development, improvement, and processes of the Supplier Quality Program Requirements. Ensure that defined requirements are met, and 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. Understanding customer feedback and driving quality improvement in supplied materials

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On-going SQPR development/improvement, achieving supporting key metrics for the function and supplier performance.

• Work with Engineering (Design and Plant Engineers) teams to define product critical characteristics to ensure 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 t