QA Lead

JOB DETAILS

Pay range is $28.00- $30.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 4:30PM, Mon- Thurs, occasional Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Assurance (QA) Lead ensures all production teams meet Cornerstone Building Brands’ quality standards while driving accountability and continuous improvement across the facility. This role oversees the training DOJO, delivers cross‑functional training, and manages standard work certification for all departments. The QA Lead partners with plant leadership to reinforce quality processes, support problem‑solving, and compile and present quality performance data to the broader network.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and communicate quality data from the production floor to support decision‑making.
• Partner with plant leadership to launch, support, and sustain quality objectives and initiatives.
• Maintain, update, and audit Layered Process Audits (LPAs) across the site.
• Address quality issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide direction, coaching, and ongoing training to QA Technicians.
• Lead new‑hire quality orientation and coordinate with subject matter experts for hands‑on training.
• Oversee the development, organization, and continuous improvement of the training room/DOJO.
• Develop and deliver new training materials in response to emerging quality or process issues.
• Manage and approve standard work and cross‑training signoffs to ensure employee competency.
• Facilitate TWI (Training Within Industry) programs and support standard work adherence across the plant.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma for equivalent

Experience

• 1-2 Years of prior Windows Manufacturing Experience
• 1-2 Years of prior training experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Prior customer service experience is strongly desired

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and managerial skills.  Take charge attitude.  Able to motivate, direct and delegate.  Excellent human relation skills needed.  Excellent leadership skills using the Basic Principles or appropriate leadership guidelines. Computer skills within Word and Excel required.

Site Address: 3400 Tacoma St, Union Gap, WA 98903

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US pay for this full-time position is $31.00 - 35.00 per hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.