Quality Engineer at Copeland in Natchitoches, LA

If you are a hands-on Quality Assurance professional looking for an opportunity to grow. Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Natchitoches, LA location, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Quality-related initiatives to strengthen every aspect of assembly Quality within the Alliance compressors facility. You will apply lean and Six Sigma tools and work closely with continuous improvement teams to reduce waste, reduce variation, and optimize processes related to Quality Performance. You will also support ISO9001:2015 based Quality Management system and will manage projects to improve it. You will investigate, analyze, and take action for internal Quality issues, warranty and customer returns using a structured problem-solving approach. You will have close interaction with other Copeland functions, especially with Operations, Engineering and Supply chain.

AS A QUALITY ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Support the operation by identifying root cause for internal problems, implement short- and long-term actions for the day-to-day problems.

• Active participation on the Tier 3 and 4 Lean daily meetings.

• Based on production schedule, assign key task to the process auditors.

• Establish and implement quality product and process verification methods.

• Audit and train others on how to perform a quality process audit.

• Coach and mentor operators. Show quality criteria, identify normal and abnormal conditions.

• Track, monitor and act to internal key metrics (internal ppm’s and scrap).

• Active Participation on product tear down analysis for internal and customer returned parts.

• Support customer complaints through implementing containment and drive the root cause analysis.

• Implement and Maintain Control and PFMEA.

• Identify patterns from the internal metric reviews.

• Active participation on Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

• Experience using Statistical tools to help predict the problems.

• Analytical skills, identify root cause analysis for complex problems using structured problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge on running CMM, GD&T, and ability to read and interpret international standards.

• Ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures and all quality and safety regulations.

• Basic Analytical skills, identify root cause analysis for complex problems.

• Technical knowledge on core documents (CP, PFMEA).

• Able to implement Quality tools to help predict problems before they occur.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, production, manufacturing engineering, or engineering technology, or related field.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

• Three years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience in quality management, quality engineering, and lean manufacturing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would be required to: sit at a desk and work on a computer; navigate warehouse and inventory areas to access components; have visual acuity to properly inspect and discern prints and components; have manual dexterity to handle components; lift up to 35 pounds at a time. Accommodations may be considered for those who have limitations. 

SCHEDULE:

The general working hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional after-hour work may be required.

Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area
Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the readers of “Southern Living”.

About Our Location
Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.

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