Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Develop, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation of process improvement efforts. The engineer will take a lead role in analyzing potential product and/or process improvements and must be able to work effectively in a team environment with and/or leading team members, team leaders, management and support staff. Responsible for improving and maintaining the quality management system.

• Assist in the development and implementation of documented information and training to eliminate potential for product quality issues and meet customer expectations.
• Assist in development and ensure adherence to documented information used to define and document the Quality Management System.
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing personnel to ensure the final product meets specified customer requirements.
• Assist in ensuring all employees adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
• Communicate interdepartmentally to resolve issues with a focus on root cause analysis and implement process corrections.
• Work with Strategic/Tactical Sourcing and/or Materials to address vendor-related defects, working with vendors to reduce cost and improve reliability.
• Improve and develop current testing processes and procedures with special respect to controls sequences and programming.
• Track, analyze and report trends and KPIs relating to product/process quality.
• Lead facility-based investigative actions into warranty issues, product and customer complaints, and internal non-conformances.
• Compile and prepare data to determine root cause and preventive measures.
• Maintain documented information in the quality system database.
• Perform and/or lead process audits to assess compliance and capability.
• Lead implementation of basic and advanced quality control tools.

• Product Knowledge – applies sound product knowledge and a well-developed understanding of customers' processes to create or support the creation of new products adding value.
• Operational Excellence – applies knowledge of Total Cost Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methods; seeks continuous improvements to create added value and ensures adherence to company quality systems and guidelines.
• Quality Management – demonstrates quality mindset about quality systems and practices, applying this knowledge as part of daily work routine.
• Proactive – must be self‑motivated and goal-oriented, with strong personal drive for success.
• Organizational and time‑management skills are critical; must be willing and able to lead implementation of improvement actions.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HVAC/R experience a plus.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and problem‑solving using tools like 8D or similar.
• Auditing proficiency.
• ISO 9001:2015 certification is a plus.

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company‑sponsored social events and team‑building activities.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and tools to support your work.
• Equal opportunity employer philosophy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All offers are contingent on a pre‑employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.