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(NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.\nThe Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.\nPosition Summary\nThe Quality Engineer provides subject matter expertise and training of the visual inspection system to the quality resources assigned to production teams. They develop and maintain the quality equipment including the vision inspection system. The Quality Engineer supports the development and execution of quality programs assuring product and process quality is in accordance with quality principles, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.\nResponsibilities\nVision Systems:\nResponsibility and ownership for the use of, accuracy, and effectiveness of automated inspection systems. Includes learning software to classify and mark defects according to product cosmetic specifications. \nContinuously improve inspection system capabilities by analyzing defects, systems classifiers, & systems enhancements.\nProvide site ownership of all inspection/vision systems, including in-line production systems and lab systems.\nEnsure Quality Technicians, production leaders, and peers are adequately trained on SOP’s related to inspection systems.\nProvide technical guidance, as required, in a 24/5 environment.\nMaintain calibration & maintenance activities related to system performance.\nCommunicate regularly with systems manufacturer to stay current and improve knowledge.\nInvestigate industry trends and new technology related to vision and inspection systems.\nQuality:\nDetermine system capabilities and build supplemental quality processes to ensure customer requirements are met.\nProvide support to quality resources assigned to production teams. Coach, train, and develop team to optimize quality support on shift. Provide input to the Quality Mananger for administrative support of the quality team in terms of PTO, goal setting, performance reviews, etc. Work closely with shift Supervisors to ensure team is getting appropriate support from shift leadership.\nSupport the Quality Management System (QMS) components, including document control to manage work instructions, performing audits and completing audit reports, and following up on corrective actions.\nWork closely with the quality team, support team and peers on quality initiatives. Lead efforts to publish, understand, and improve OEE yield metrics. Provide training and coaching on use of quality tools, process improvements and troubleshooting for day-to-day operations. Utilize statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques to reduce the cost of poor quality and resolve quality issues. Support and train others on identification of root causes of failures and low productivity, and implementation of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.\nLead projects to improve quality metrics.\nPerform process capability studies to evaluate the design of new products and processes to validate and qualify for production. Develop standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Work with Engineering and Operations personnel to review, update, and maintain procedures related to development of products/processes. \nProvide quality updates to the organization through status reports including process verification, customer complaints, corrective and preventive action, internal audits, process capability, and product certification / rating status.\nMake decisions based on collection of data; manage risks effectively; be aware of impact of decisions on other departments.\nInteract and function effectively in a team environment.\nPersonal Attributes and Experience\nAn undergraduate degree in engineering, quality, business administration, science, or related field (or equivalent experience).\nPrevious experience in manufacturing quality preferred.\nFormal Lean Six Sigma training preferred.\nWorking knowledge of statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab, SPSS, JMP) preferred\nSkill with programming (Visual Basics, Wonderware, or other programming language)\nExperience with development of data bases (i.e. SharePoint, MS Access) and interface tools (i.e. Power BI) is a plus.\nAmerican Society for Quality CQE certification preferred.\nVision Systems experience is a plus.\nStrategic AI Utilization: Strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to drive business outcomes, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to compile information and produce accurate written documents and reports in a professional format.\nStrong knowledge of quality management systems and related industry standards. \nAuditing experience, experience developing and sustaining effective auditing systems.\nDemonstrated skill in leading continuous improvement projects.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and document processes.\nDemonstrated creativity to explore and apply ideas and technologies in innovative ways.\nAbility to read, write and understand work instructions (English).\nMath and computer skills.\nAbility to work and interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels inside and outside the organization.\nPersonal motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.\nSafely perform essential job responsibilities.\nEagerness to learn and grow.\nMust be able to travel and work off-shifts as needed.\nWork Environment\nThis job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.\nPay Range\n$75,000-$85,000\n\nOur Benefits\nWe care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.\nCompetitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)\n\nIncentive Plans\n\n401(k) with employer contribution and match\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match\n\nPaid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)\n\nPaid Holidays\n\nTuition Reimbursement Program\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nWellness Program\n\nTraining and Career Progression\n\nApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7249,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Information Technology"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-06T18:15:21Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":85000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/apogee-enterprises-quality-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/apogee-enterprises-quality-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-11T01:53:35Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2809,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2191,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":6232},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=6232"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fapogee-enterprises-quality-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fapogee-enterprises-quality-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fapogee-enterprises-quality-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/apogee-enterprises-quality-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fapogee-enterprises-quality-engineer"}]}