Quality Engineer

** About Us*
* We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

** About Us*
* We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through HVAR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design, and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

If you are a hands-on Quality Assurance professional looking for an opportunity to grow. Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Natchitoches location, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Quality-related initiatives to strengthen every aspect of assembly Quality within the Alliance compressors facility. You will apply lean and Six Sigma tools and work closely with continuous improvement teams to reduce waste, reduce variation, and optimize processes related to Quality Performance.

You will also support ISO
9001:2015 based Quality Management system and will manage projects to improve it. You will investigate, analyze, and take action for internal Quality issues, warranty and customer returns using a structured problem-solving approach. You will have close interaction with other Copeland functions, especially with Operations, Engineering and Supply chain.

** AS A QUALITY ENGINEER, YOU WILL:*
* + Support the operation by identifying root cause for internal problems, implement short- and long-term actions for the day-to-day problems.

+ Active participation on the Tier 3 and 4 Lean daily meetings.

+ Based on production schedule, assign key task to the process auditors.

+ Establish and implement quality product and process verification methods.

+ Audit and train others on how to perform a quality process audit.

+ Coach and mentor operators. Show quality criteria, identify normal and abnormal conditions.

+ Track, monitor and act to internal key metrics (internal ppm's and scrap).

+ Active Participation on product tear down analysis for internal and customer returned parts.

+ Support customer complaints through implementing containment and drive the root cause analysis.

+ Implement and Maintain Control and PFMEA.

+ Identify patterns from the internal metric reviews.

+ Active participation on Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

+ Experience using Statistical tools to help predict the problems.

+ Analytical skills, identify root cause analysis for complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques.

+ Knowledge on running CMM, GD&T, and ability to read and interpret international standards.

+ Ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures and all quality and safety regulations.

+ Basic Analytical skills, identify root cause analysis for complex problems.

+ Able to implement Quality tools to help predict problems before they occur.

** REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

SKILLS:

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* + Bachelor's degree in mechanical, production, manufacturing engineering, or engineering technology.

+ Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

+ Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

** PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS*
* + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

+ ISO
9001 Quality System knowledge.

+ Three years of manufacturing experience.

+ Experience in quality management, quality engineering, and lean manufacturing.

** PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee would be required to: sit at a desk and work on a computer; navigate warehouse and inventory areas to access components; have visual acuity to properly inspect and discern prints and components; have manual dexterity to handle components; lift up to 35 pounds at a time. Accommodations may be considered for those who have limitations.

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* SCHEDULE:

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* The general working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional after-hour work may be required.

** Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area*
* Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the "City of Lights." Natchitoches is a…