New

Quality Engineer

UW Solutions
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Apr 10, 2026
UW Interco, LLC Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (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. The 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 decor, 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. Position Summary The Quality Engineer will support production at our Eiler manufacturing site in Louisville. Leading quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving. Plan, control, and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems. Provide subject matter expertise and training of the visual inspection system to the quality resources assigned to production teams. Responsibilities Support production with quality escalation, helping to evaluate product against existing specifications as well as help identify and correct process failures. Work with the rest of the quality team to execute incoming material inspections in a timely manner and work with existing suppliers to ensure compliance with incoming material specifications. Review quality inspection data (manually collected quality checks, flow line visual inspection system, secondary processing visual inspection) to identify trends of failure. Provide training on inspection methods to production Team Members - ensuring understanding of the inspection method, criteria, and downstream impacts of poor quality. Audit during execution of existing quality checks to ensure compliance with defined process and cadence. Work with procurement team to validate new suppliers. Investigate customer inquiries and complaints regarding as delivered product quality - to include production, storage, and transportation - owning any corrective action report (CAR) required. Engage with the new product introduction (NPI) process and product engineering team to define control plans to ensure compliance with part specifications. Support the development of Quality Management System (QMS) components, including document control to manage work instructions, performing audits and completing audit reports, and following up on corrective actions. Execute data analysis to identify and quantify correlations between process variables and quality defects. Utilize statistical process control (SPC) to reduce negative quality impact of known controllable variables. Develop and maintain process capability metrics for existing products and processes, utilizing that information to help evaluate new product or equipment designs before release to production. Personal Attributes and Experience An undergraduate degree in technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience) 3-5 years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment Experience with data reporting and analytics tools (SQL Server, Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, Excel). Intrinsically motivated to make people and processes perform at a higher level. General computer aptitude - including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to develop, document, and train processes. Effective written and verbal communication skills - including the ability to interact with multiple levels of the organization. Desire for continuous learning. Work Environment This 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. Our Benefits We 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. Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.