Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer

Position Summary

This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining facility organization, quality and improving manufacturing efficiency.

• Review logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and develop means to eliminate issues from occurring (RCA’s)
• Spend time on the plant floor observing all aspects of manufacturing and identify and improve manufacturing waste.
• Collaborate, organize, and lead multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, overall workflow, and throughput.
• Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, observing and implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues.
• Works with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan out and implement process improvements.
• Implement error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users.

• Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen (small change for the better) across your facility
• Observe, investigate, and effectively communicate process improvement projects to all relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead to execute on process enhancements that maximize productivity for your location
• Proactively looks for process improvements and reducing or eliminating manufacturing waste in daily workflows
• Lead cross-functional teams while implementing 6S projects in various manufacturing work spaces
• Coach and mentor others on Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodologies and practices
• Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of projects as assigned by the quality manager and corporate Continuous Improvement Lead
• Analyze and evaluate existing facility processes and procedures. Discuss possible Safety, Quality and Productivity related improvements to plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead
• Additional tasks on an as needed basis as defined by the Quality Manager
• Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility
• Travel up to 5%

• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality
• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be meticulous and have exceptional attention to detail
• Must have experience analyzing data and identifying trends
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving a must
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment

• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Relocation assistance

$65k-$95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Captive Aire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.