Quality Engineer

Job Summary

SPX Cooling Technologies seeks a Quality Engineer responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining quality documents and procedures for cooling tower production. The incumbent will manage ISO documentation and audits, support product quality from design through commercial tours, assist in calibration and internal audits, and drive continuous improvement of product and process quality.

• Lead product quality assurance efforts, ensuring conformance to standards through testing, inspecting, and monitoring key process variables.
• Implement changes to the plant-wide quality system with a focus on maintaining ISO certification.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Process Engineers to improve product quality.
• Assist R&D with evaluation of new products and processes for safety, quality, and productivity before launch.
• Provide technical support to business teams and production associates to improve plant and equipment efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot and analyze process capability, implementing actions to improve equipment quality.
• Evolve technologies to eliminate defects.
• Support production work teams to meet world‑class quality standards.
• Maintain plant calibration of tools and gauges, and train staff on proper use.
• Perform internal audits and maintain the internal audit program to meet ISO requirements.
• Review customer feedback and prioritize actions to resolve concerns.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and evaluate corrective measures to prevent nonconformities.
• Lead training activities related to quality.
• Provide technical guidance as required by the business.
• Issue quality alerts to inform production of identified errors.

• Adaptability to change and ability to flex work to support the assembly process.
• Safe operation of cutting tools and measuring tools.
• Use of measuring tools, grinder, crane, and air float.
• Proper use of hand tools (manual and pneumatic).
• Read tape measures in metric and imperial units.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Accurately compare and determine differences in size, shape, and form.
• Operate within precision limits and accuracy standards.
• Interpret build orders and engineering drawings.
• Operate impact gun and torque wrench.
• Multi‑task efficiently.
• Collaborate well with others.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate effectively.
• Follow and understand instructions clearly.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in an ISO or AS9100 certified production environment.
• Six Sigma leadership preferred (black or green belt).
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to coach, train, and lead others.
• Experience hosting auditors and performing audits to comply with ISO requirements.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• ASQ CQE and CQA certifications preferred.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.
• On‑site manufacturing plant environment with varied weather exposure.
• Comfort with varied noise levels and possible exposure to heat, cold, or loud environments.
• Capacity for sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working at heights.

• Generous and flexible paid time off, including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.