Quality Engineer at CaptiveAire Systems in West Union, IA

Summary: CaptiveAire Systems is a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain total quality and training across multiple product lines, primarily working on the manufacturing floor to implement quality assurance and control procedures. Responsibilities: - Reviewing internal and external quality data for assigned product groups - External quality data is then used to drive product/process improvements to further aid the reliability of our equipment - Internal quality data is used to give direction on where to spend time for improving production efficiency and product quality - Working collaboratively with plant engineers and line technicians to improve production processes to have quality built into the product and increase output - Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, auditing processes and products, implementing quality assurance/quality control processes, and supporting the assigned product groups - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Internship/co-op experience is preferred Required Skills: Quality assurance procedures, Electrical skills, AutoCAD Important Skills: Continuous improvement, Quality audits Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking, Problem solving, Communication skills 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