Quality Engineer

Position Summary

This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining total quality and training for multiple product lines.

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos.

• Reviewing internal and external quality data for assigned product groups.
  • External quality data is then used to drive product/process improvements to further aid the reliability of our equipment.
  • Internal quality data is used to give direction on where to spend time for improving production efficiency and product quality.
• Working collaboratively with plant engineers and line technicians to improve production processes to have quality built into the product and increase output.
• Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, auditing processes and products, implementing quality assurance/quality control processes, and supporting the assigned product groups.

No two days are the same. Some days will be full of firefighting on the production floor, where others may be deep‑diving on quality issues over the past 6 months to identify heavy hitters which need significant corrective action. Job diversity keeps the role exciting.

• Work with Quality Manager to develop and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• 95% of the work day spent on the manufacturing floor implementing quality solutions, while working on major projects.
• Accept total responsibility for product quality, including procured and in‑house parts, assembly process, functional testing, and packaging of finished product.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen (small change for the better).
• Perform quality audits, quality admin inspections, and support staff with any quality related questions.
• Organize and present audit findings in a measurable manner to obtain deliverables and initiate corrective actions.
• Review manufacturing and quality instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve product build quality.
• Work with Quality Manager to manage QMS for third‑party audit organizations.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager for your facility.

• 0-10 years of experience.
• 4‑year technical degree in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Internship/co‑op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands‑on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience needed.
• AutoCAD or similar software is a must.
• Multi‑tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills are 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.
• 401(k) 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-$90k 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, disability, 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.