Quality Engineer

At Innovative, innovation isn't just part of our name —it's the mindset that drives everything we do.

We are built by people who take ownership, challenge the status quo,and create solutions that keep the world's most critical industries running.

From engineering and fabrication to installation and service,our teams collaborate to solve complex challenges with creativity, precision, and purpose.

We invest in people who are passionate about making an impact,fostering a culture where innovation thrives, careers grow,and great teams build extraordinary solutions together.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Posted:

Employee Type: full-time

Experience

Required:

5+ yrs

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Required: No

Quality Engineer

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Job Role: The Quality Supply Engineer (SQE) ensures the quality of materials and components provided by suppliers. This role focuses on resolving supplier issues, performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement. The SQE works closely with suppliers and internal departments to uphold quality standards and enhance supplier performance.

Key Duties:

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and lead root cause and corrective action processes.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with internal and external quality standards, including ISO 9001.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics such as defect trends, non-conformance rates, and delivery accuracy.
• Review and evaluate supplier documentation, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Certificates of Conformity, and test reports.
• Partner with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure product conformance.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and ensure timely resolution and verification.
• Inspect incoming materials for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, including site visits and capability evaluations.
• Drive process improvement efforts with suppliers to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Maintain records of supplier quality performance, audits, inspections, and improvement plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies and tools including RCA, CAPA, FMEA, and SPC.
• Experience in supplier auditing and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical…