Quality Engineer

Summary

CaptiveAire Systems is a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality across multiple product lines. The role involves working closely with plant engineers and technicians to implement quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 0-10 yrs experience
• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum
• Must enjoy hands on product exposure
• Electrical skills and experience needed
• AutoCAD or similar software a must
• Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills 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
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 0-10 yrs experience
• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum
• Must enjoy hands on product exposure
• Electrical skills and experience needed
• AutoCAD or similar software a must
• Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills 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

Nice to Haves

• Internship/co-op experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k 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