New Quality Manager at Tubelite

Steve Mikkelson fills the newly created position that works closely with production and executive management to improve their quality in storefront, entrance, curtainwall and daylight control systems.

Tubelite Inc. (Walker, MI) named Steve Mikkelson to the newly created position of quality manager. He works closely with Tubelite’s production and executive management teams. “We strive to provide the highest level of quality in our storefront, entrance, curtainwall and daylight control systems,” says Mikkelson.

Most recently, Mikkelson was the supplier development manager with GHSP in Grand Haven, MI, a leading global supplier of mechanical and mechatronic control systems. Prior to this, he worked as a program manager with GKN Sinter Metals, the world’s leading supplier of metal powder precision components. His previous employment includes positions at automotive companies supporting their quality initiatives and practices.

Mikkelson is a member of the American Society for Quality and has earned certification as a quality engineer, a quality manager and a quality auditor. His education includes a master’s degree in career and technical education and a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology from Western Michigan University. Currently, Mikkelson is pursuing his master’s certificate in Six Sigma.

Tubelite was established in 1945 and is now part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN). The company’s headquarters, distribution, warehousing and assembly operations are in Walker. Its additional facility in Reed City, MI houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation. www.tubeliteinc.com