What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Quality position at The AZEK Company?
Position Summary
Our Engineering team in Eagan, MN is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for quality improvement activities that promote consistent and predictable product to customers. The successful candidate will partner with other departments to solve Quality issues and improve performance, serve as the technical Quality resource in matters of product testing and product specifications, and use statistical analysis techniques to evaluate and improve test methods and inspection plans.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems and Compliance
Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan that aligns with AZEK’s quality system requirements.
Ensure compliance with national and international standards and regulations.
Conduct regular inspections and internal audits of quality systems.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date quality documentation, including inspection records and reports.
Required Experience
Create and document Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Ultralox product lines.
Develop and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
Establish systems for raw material inspection and vendor compliance, driving continuous improvement with vendors and third-party distributors.
Data Analysis and Process Improvement
Utilize statistical tools to measure and analyze quality data in a large team environment.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis and execute Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
Implement process improvements using methodologies like 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Promote a culture of quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with production, R&D, and supplier quality teams to ensure product supply and qualify new production equipment.
Collaborate with Procurement, R&D, and external suppliers to establish quality requirements.
Investigate quality issues, develop corrective action plans, and ensure timely resolution.
Training and Development
Identify and lead quality training programs for manufacturing employees.
Ensure employees are equipped to interpret quality standards and support quality procedures effectively.
Equipment and Tools Management
Maintain and calibrate all measurement tools and devices utilized in the quality system.
Success Measures
Communication: Deliver clear, effective written and verbal communication with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
Problem-Solving: Apply disciplined analytical techniques to resolve quality and process issues.
Decision-Making: Make informed, data-driven decisions to ensure quality objectives are met.
Accountability: Take ownership of team performance and deliverables, driving a culture of excellence.
Strategic Thinking: Design and implement initiatives that improve quality and operational efficiency.
Customer Focus: Collaborate with customers to understand their needs while aligning with company policies.
Ethical Leadership: Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $81,000 in our lowest market up to $99,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEK or Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version).
Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.
The AZEK Company is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year, and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO.
We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Engineering team in Eagan, MN is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for quality improvement activities that promote consistent and predictable product to customers. The successful candidate will partner with other departments to solve Quality issues and improve performance, serve as the technical Quality resource in matters of product testing and product specifications, and use statistical analysis techniques to evaluate and improve test methods and inspection plans.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems and Compliance
Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan that aligns with AZEK’s quality system requirements.
Ensure compliance with national and international standards and regulations.
Conduct regular inspections and internal audits of quality systems.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date quality documentation, including inspection records and reports.
Required Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role in manufacturing or supply chain environment
- Computer Skills: Minitab, MS Office, Quality Window V (or other database skills)
- Certifications and Licenses: CQE, Six Sigma Certifications a plus but not required.
Create and document Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Ultralox product lines.
Develop and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
Establish systems for raw material inspection and vendor compliance, driving continuous improvement with vendors and third-party distributors.
Data Analysis and Process Improvement
Utilize statistical tools to measure and analyze quality data in a large team environment.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis and execute Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
Implement process improvements using methodologies like 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Promote a culture of quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with production, R&D, and supplier quality teams to ensure product supply and qualify new production equipment.
Collaborate with Procurement, R&D, and external suppliers to establish quality requirements.
Investigate quality issues, develop corrective action plans, and ensure timely resolution.
Training and Development
Identify and lead quality training programs for manufacturing employees.
Ensure employees are equipped to interpret quality standards and support quality procedures effectively.
Equipment and Tools Management
Maintain and calibrate all measurement tools and devices utilized in the quality system.
Success Measures
- Thirty (30) days:
- Understand basics of Ultralox products.
- Evaluate current state of manufacturing quality and supplier quality.
- Six (6) Months:
- Acquire deep understanding of Ultralox products and ability to spot defects.
- Develop inbound material inspection process.
- One (1) Year:
- Baseline site scrap tracking and develop improvement plan.
- Lead supplier quality corrective actions with vendors and show improvement.
Communication: Deliver clear, effective written and verbal communication with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
Problem-Solving: Apply disciplined analytical techniques to resolve quality and process issues.
Decision-Making: Make informed, data-driven decisions to ensure quality objectives are met.
Accountability: Take ownership of team performance and deliverables, driving a culture of excellence.
Strategic Thinking: Design and implement initiatives that improve quality and operational efficiency.
Customer Focus: Collaborate with customers to understand their needs while aligning with company policies.
Ethical Leadership: Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $81,000 in our lowest market up to $99,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEK or Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version).
Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.
The AZEK Company is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year, and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO.
We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected and appreciated. We are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels our innovation, drives operational excellence and is a source of our competitive differentiation, while connecting us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Salary : $81,000 - $99,000
