Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Quality Engineer at Cardinal IGs Technology Center
Location: Saint Louis Park Minnesota
Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried In-Person
Purpose of the Role:
This Quality Engineer will ensure consistent product quality across Cardinal IGs nationwide operations by leading internal audits strengthening quality systems validating production capabilities and supporting customers with technical expertise.
Job Description:
Cardinal IGs Technology Center is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Quality Engineer to join our Insulating Glass Technical Service Team. This team serves as the key technical liaison between Cardinal IGs production facilities customers and industry partners.
In this role you will lead quality-related initiatives support internal and external stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that directly influence product performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
-Quality Leadership & Internal Support
-Lead and coordinate Cardinals internal quality audit program.
-Serve as subject matter expert for quality control topics.
-Work closely with plant quality managers on best practices.
-Validate plant capabilities against customer specifications.
-Collaborate with IT to enhance quality data systems.
Customer & External Interaction
-Act as a primary quality liaison for national accounts.
-Support customers architects and homeowners with technical questions.
-Engage with external organizations (ASTM NGA SGCC).
Continuous Improvement & Projects
-Lead cross-functional quality projects.
-Support R&D and pilot production as needed.
Company Overview:
Cardinal IG is a manufacturer of sealed Insulating Glass (IG) units for the window market. We are the largest residential glass supplier in the US with approximately 50 facilities and 10000 employees located throughout the United States. Cardinal is a management-owned company founded in 1962. The IG Technology Center has approximately 50 employees and is responsible for R&D Technical Services and Supply Chain Management for the IG division: as well as pilot production for next generation of glass products. Cardinals products are used in approximately 75% of all residential windows and doors reducing the energy usage of millions of homes across North America.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree in quality management engineering statistics or another relevant field.
-4-10 years of relevant experience.
-Knowledge of quality methodologies (Six Sigma Lean FMEA ISO) and statistics (MSA PPAP capability analysis SPC)
-Experience in glass windows doors or associated industries a plus.
-Power BI or similar tool experience.
-Strong organizational skills.
-Commitment to safety and an orderly and safe workplace.
-Ability to work as part of a team within Cardinal and externally with our customers suppliers and industry organizations.
-Time management skills with the ability to plan and track multiple projects over months.
-Ability to communicate complicated concepts in writing and in person.
-Ability to travel to Cardinal and customer facilities installation / testing sites and industry meetings / events (approx. 10-25%)
Compensation:
-Monthly profit sharing based on corporate profitability.
-All team members are enrolled in Cardinals Bedrock leadership program for future career development.
-Salaried position paid bi-weekly.
-10 paid holidays per year.
-10 paid time off days per year.
-Up to 10 days of sick / family leave per year
-Company sponsored 401 (k) plan with company contributions.
-Medical dental and vision insurance available.
-Health Savings Account available with company contributions.
-Company paid life insurance.
-Company paid short and long-term disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
Cardinal Glass is a world-leading glass provider offering comprehensive solutions for any residential application.
