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, the company is known for innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. CaptiveAire’s mission is to provide the highest quality products and service at the lowest possible price, with a strong commitment to employee development through continuous education opportunities, including sponsorship for Professional Engineering licenses and weekly technical webinars.

Employees highlight the company’s culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. CaptiveAire empowers employees with autonomy while providing robust support, fostering connections with customers, coworkers, and end users. The company operates with a decentralized structure, prioritizing quick action on good ideas and focusing on end-user needs to drive industry change.

About the Role

A typical day involves reviewing internal and external quality data for assigned product groups. External data drives product and process improvements to enhance equipment reliability, while internal data guides efforts to improve production efficiency and product quality. The role requires close collaboration with plant engineers and line technicians to build quality into production processes and increase output. Most of the day is spent on the production floor, auditing processes, implementing quality assurance/quality control measures, and supporting assigned product groups.

From a current Quality Engineer: "No two days are the same. Some days involve firefighting on the production floor, while others focus on deep-diving into quality issues from the past six months to identify and address significant corrective actions. The role’s diversity keeps it exciting."

Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality Manager to develop and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Spend 95% of the workday on the manufacturing floor implementing quality solutions and working on major projects.
• Accept total responsibility for product quality, including procured and in-house parts, assembly processes, functional testing, and packaging of the finished product.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mentality with a focus on Kaizen (small changes for the better).
• Perform quality audits, quality admin inspections, and support staff with 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 the Quality Manager to manage the QMS for third-party audit organizations.
• Report directly to the Quality Manager for your facility.

Requirements

• 0-10 years of experience.
• 4-year technical degree in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands-on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software is a must.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong emphasis on 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 election of medical insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) based on tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65k–$90k base salary, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonuses based on productivity and profits.