Quality Control Engineer

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER Full Time · Location: Alpharetta, GA, US Position Overview: The Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing the design of technical, retail orientated,  refrigerated display products from concept to delivery. This position will develop, support, and manage  design and development teams. This role will provide technical guidance to internal and external  stakeholders on all EMI Industries, LLC designed and or manufactured products. To additionally work  with appointed external manufacturers to ensure a sound technical knowledge of their products and  that this in turn is available to the wider business as appropriate. Essential Job Functions: • Ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements by ensuring both our staff and products are  suitably qualified, accredited and registered to the most appropriate standards both within the  United Kingdom and internationally.  • Develop and promote a culture of continuous improvement with the wider design / technical  and support teams.  • Ensure all product design, re-design and development maintains a clear focus on reducing  energy consumption and ensuring industry leading best practice is observed and implemented  at every opportunity. • Manage and support the ongoing creation and development of technical support information to  all stakeholders.  • Possess an overview and understanding of our clients’ specifications, offer guidance to the  regional contract teams, ensure good practice is observed and advise where Client specification  is absent. • Conduct design reviews periodically on a selective, national basis to ensure standards and  procedures are being adhered to. • Provide technical expertise in terms of Client presentations to assist the Business Development  personnel. • Represent the Company at Trade Associations and Technical Seminars and disseminate relevant  information to ensure the Company’s technical staff are kept abreast of developments within  the industry. • Work with QA staff to ensure relevant procedures are adhered to by self and teams. • Manage escalated issues, which cannot be resolved locally, to next in line and Production  Manager. • Maintain cleanliness and all safety standards in assigned area. • Support other departments as necessary. • Perform additional assignments in accordance with the Manager’s direction. • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Minimum Qualifications:  • Knowledge of Total Equivalent Warming Impact and Building Research Establishment  Assessment Methods • Knowledge and comprehensive awareness of F-Gas regulations • Knowledge of 3D CAD, Revit, EPDM and SolidWorks packages • Computer literate with a thorough working knowledge of MS Office packages (Office, Word,  Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent time management and organizational skills  • Excellent verbal and written communication • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Ability to travel overseas as a representative of the business • Ability to work in a demanding, multi-task environment • Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and vendors • Ability to maintain and continually improve technical and professional abilities described above,  as well as those required to perform role Education and/or Experience: • Degree in Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering or extensive experience within a  manufacturing environment. • Obtain and/or maintain professional membership and association or accreditation from suitable  industry bodies such as IOR / BRA. • Significant working experience and knowledge of refrigerated cabinet design and/or of the  current CFD development and applications. • Demonstratable understanding and practical knowledge of Thermodynamics. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an  employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be  made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee  will have prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer and periods of walking,  and standing. The employee may be required to lift/carry objects of up to 25 pounds. The  employee is also required to have better than average dexterity to use hands to, handle, or feel;  and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,  distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those  an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  • The working conditions are those of a normal office and on the manufacturing floor. While  performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to dust and other particles found as  part of the wood and metal manufacturing process. The noise level in the work environment is  usually moderate. EMI Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or  perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender  (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or  expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran  status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by  applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.  Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or  qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with  or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual’s  experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter  the at-will status of employment. The employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential  functions, and duties of the position.