Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer

About the Company

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment. With over 40 years of industry leadership, we provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC systems through innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality products and service at the lowest possible price.

We are committed to employee development, offering continuous education opportunities such as sponsorship for Professional Engineering licenses, weekly webinars, and company-developed technical videos. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit, empowering employees to drive change and stay on the cutting edge of the HVAC industry.

About the Role

A day in this role involves:

• Reviewing logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and developing solutions to eliminate recurring problems (Root Cause Analysis).
• Spending time on the plant floor observing manufacturing processes to identify and reduce waste.
• Collaborating, organizing, and leading multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, workflow, and throughput.
• Implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues, primarily on the production floor.
• Working with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan and execute process improvements.
• Implementing error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users.

From a current Quality Engineer: "Always learning the different manufacturing roles with a hands-on approach to better understand the process and challenges. If you haven’t done the job yourself, how can you make it better?"

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with a focus on Kaizen (small change for the better) across the facility.
• Observe, investigate, and effectively communicate process improvement projects to all relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead to execute process enhancements that maximize productivity.
• Proactively identify process improvements and reduce or eliminate manufacturing waste in daily workflows.
• Lead cross-functional teams while implementing 6S projects in various manufacturing workspaces.
• Coach and mentor others on Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodologies and practices.
• Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of projects as assigned by the Quality Manager and corporate Continuous Improvement Lead.
• Analyze and evaluate existing facility processes and procedures, discussing possible Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvements with plant management.
• Perform additional tasks as needed, as defined by the Quality Manager.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility.
• Travel up to 5% of the time.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality.
• 4-year technical degree in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience analyzing data and identifying trends.
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to perfect product quality and maintaining a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Required to use ladders, forklifts, or other means to acquire parts for product assembly.
• Able to use power and hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance (based on medical insurance election).
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) based on tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65k–$95k base salary, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.