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We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication and assembly, across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added services throughout our portfolio.\nPosition Summary \nThe Quality Engineer/Specialist is responsible for ensuring all products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This involves a combination of quality assurance (QA), which focuses on defect prevention, and quality control, which involves inspecting finished products. The role is crucial for maintaining compliance with industry regulations and driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.\nKey Responsibilities\nHelp in the development and deployment of the quality assurance plan for their assigned areas of responsibility.\nOversee a system of process and product audits to ensure compliance with standards.\nLead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities for product/process defects related to assigned areas of responsibility.\nInteract with the customer-facing Quality organization as needed. Utilizes customer quality data to guide process improvement efforts.\nSupport the containment and analysis of Supplier Quality issues aligned with the Architectural Metals Supplier Quality Lead.\nParticipate and/or lead in continuous improvement activities in assigned areas of responsibility.\nAssist in the implementation of the Quality Management System within Architectural Metals.\nExperience & Skills\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering*\nBachelor’s Degree in a related field OR,\nMinimum 3 years’ experience in a quality assurance or technical field\n*Candidates with an accredited engineering degree will be designated as Quality Engineers; candidates without an engineering degree who perform similar responsibilities will be designated as Quality Specialists.\nRequired Skills:\nWorking knowledge of quality management tools such as root cause analysis\nAbility to read drawings.\nStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills\nMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)\nPreferred Skills:\nFamiliarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts\nWork Environment/Travel Requirements \nMostly an office environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. 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