Quality Specialist

JELD-WEN, Inc.

. Support and follow VPI’s Quality Management System .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSpokane • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing principles, with a strong focus on ensuring product quality and safety in manufacturing environments. Capable of training team members and leading quality improvement initiatives while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Quality Management SystemLean Manufacturing PrinciplesWindow Fabrication KnowledgeMS Office ProficiencyQuality Process Development

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Hard Skills

Quality AuditingWater-Testing TroubleshootingTechnical Documentation CreationSupplier Quality ImprovementMaterial Rejection Processing

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam TrainingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing Safety PracticesFGIA CertificationProduction Jigs ManagementField Testing SupportInbound Material Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and follow VPI’s Quality Management System
Ensure quality products are manufactured in a safe environment
Report directly to the Manager, Quality
Support and participate in the company’s safety and health program
Perform collection of leading metrics through manufacturing system audits
Fill in for the Quality Assistant as needed
Support documentation required for FGIA certification
Create and lead water-testing containment plans
Troubleshoot water-testing failures
Create presentations communicating weekly quality performance with the production line
Maintain the library of production jigs
Train front-line team members in manufacturing processes
Educate front-line team members on requirements
Update and create technical manufacturing-process documentation
Lead supplier quality improvement plans
Support supplier quality dashboards and auditing
Conduct inbound material audits for release to production
Process material rejection activity through vendor return authorization
Assist with development of quality processes
Facilitate structured “stand down” processes to close the loop on found issues
Work with service to identify and pareto out-of-specification field issues
Support improvement plans to eliminate found issues
Provide field testing and field remediation support as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
5 years of qualified experience in a quality role or similar field of experience
3 years of experience in a quality-related role in window manufacturing OR an associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Quality/Lean Manufacturing related fields
Comfortable communicating professionally with internal and external customers
Deep knowledge of overall window fabrication
Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office products
Knowledge of safe work practices
Weekend shift availability: Thursday–Sunday, 6:00am–4:30pm
Travel less than 15%
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and techniques is preferred
In-depth knowledge of VPI’s Quality Management System is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually
Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Prescription Drug Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Program
Competitive compensation and benefits packages