Quanex is looking for a Quality Manager to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.
This position plays a vital role in the development, refinement, and implementation of the quality system and tools to ensure production quality and customer satisfaction. This role will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians to flow down acceptance criteria, establish testing protocols, document & control procedures, collect & analyze data, develop & maintain quality metrics; drive root cause analysis of product and process defects, develop containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What’s attractive about this position?
- Team-Oriented Environment
- Ability to Make an Impact
- Customer Interface
- Lead the Quality Team in implementing a quality system and quality tools
- Support Corporate Quality System compliance and certification initiatives
What Success Looks Like:
- Provide hands-on management of the elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), to include quality action plans, corrective actions, supplier quality management, customer complaints, standard work, audit processes, standard procedures, test methods, and process controls.
- Work with the production team to ensure thorough and timely dispositions of non-conforming material to maintain continuity of production and containment of problems before they reach the customer.
- Leader of the plant quality pillar and ensuring relevant training and education of the team members. Lead efforts toward continuous quality improvement initiatives within the plant.
- Lead the team to perform detailed and recorded inspections of final products so the products are up to industry and company standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with different teams to ensure seamless operations and improve processes.
- Supervise inspectors, technicians, and other staff and regularly provide guidance and/or feedback.
Your Credentials:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
- 5-7 years of quality experience, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
- Experience in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
- Power BI and Power Automate as well as SAP S4/Hanna System is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills
- Flexibility in schedule to support multiple shifts.
The annual salary range for this position is $95K - $115K w/ bonus potential.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience
- 5-7 years of quality experience
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience in the manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS)
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Power BI and Power Automate experience
- Experience with SAP S4/Hanna System
- Strong leadership skills
- Flexibility in schedule to support multiple shifts
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Quanex Building Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Quanex Building Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Quanex Building Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes two PPO options with in‑network preventive care fully covered, plus dental and vision, indicating a robust core offering. Surgery support services and first‑month eligibility further reinforce access and breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with site‑specific formulas that employees can verify. Company‑paid life and disability bolster long‑term financial security alongside retirement savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match provides meaningful ownership value. Materials characterize this ESPP as unusually generous for the industry.
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
