Quality Assistant

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Quality Assistant to join our growing team. 

QUALITY ASSISTANT

OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this job is to support and follow VPI’s Quality Management System, ensuring that quality products are manufactured in a safe environment.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support and participate in the company’s safety and health program.
• Production Quality Support:
  • Water Testing
    • Follow VPI process and procedure for in line water testing
    • Track and report failures and out of specification conditions
    • Communicate results to Production and Quality leadership
    • Support containment plan
    • Assist in troubleshooting test failures

• Support training of front-line team members in manufacturing processes
• Support education of front-line team members on requirements
• Support collection of leading metrics and performing manufacturing system audits

• Field test support, as necessary.

SCHEDULING:

• Schedule to follow standard production schedule
• Travel < 10%.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 Skills:

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Comfortable communicating in a professional manor with internal customers
• Ability to learn overall window fabrication.
• Ability to learn VPI’s Quality Management System.
• Basic computer skills, specifically: MS office products
• Decision making ability.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with hands in role that required working with teams and attention to detail.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and techniques are preferred.

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Who We Are

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.