Manufacturing Engineering Technician - JSI

Internal Quality Assurance Specialist (Refrigeration Manufacturing)

Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Operations

Bangor, ME

Full-Time

• Quality Inspections:
  Perform routine and spot inspections at critical assembly stages, including brazing, leak testing, electrical wiring, final charging of refrigeration units, and receiving looking at vendor quality.
• Defect Tracking:
  Identify, log, and categorize product defects using data collection tools to track reject rates and rework trends.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve process rejections and prevent future manufacturing flaws.
• Process Auditing:
  Conduct process control audits on the production floor (e.g., SOP adherence, standard torque limits, and critical-to-quality measurements).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with production supervisors, design engineers, and assembly line workers to correct faults and implement kaizen (continuous improvement) strategies.

• Experience:
  
  3–5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance, specifically within HVAC/R or heavy mechanical manufacturing.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Advanced understanding of refrigeration systems, including vapor compression cycles, brazing/soldering, and evacuation/charging processes.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, assembly drawings, and complex wiring diagrams.
• Certifications:
  
  EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is highly preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt or similar quality certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving capabilities, and excellent verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and navigate active manufacturing floors.
• Comfortable wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).