Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer

CaptiveAire; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a role to enhance manufacturing efficiency at its facility in West Union, Iowa. Responsibilities include maintaining organization, quality, and collaborating with teams to drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 2-4 years of manufacturing experience, focusing on quality. The position offers a salary range of $65k-$95k and a variety of benefits, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on quality.
• Must be meticulous with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong emphasis on maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen.
• Collaborate with plant management for process enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional teams implementing projects in various workspaces.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

4-year technical degree in electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum

Tools

Power & hand tools

Electrical testing and measuring equipment

Job description

Position Summary

This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining facility organization, quality and improving manufacturing efficiency.

A Day in the Life

• Review logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and develop means to eliminate issues from occurring (RCA’s)
• Spend time on the plant floor observing all aspects of manufacturing and identify and improve manufacturing waste.
• Collaborate, organize, and lead multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, overall workflow, and throughput.
• Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, observing and implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues.
• Works with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan out and implement process improvements.
• Implement error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen (small change for the better) across your 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 on process enhancements that maximize productivity for your location
• Proactively looks for process improvements and reducing or eliminating 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. Discuss possible Safety, Quality and Productivity related improvements to plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead
• Additional tasks on an as needed basis as defined by the Quality Manager
• Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility
• Travel up to 5%

Job 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
• Must be meticulous and have exceptional attention to detail
• Must have experience analyzing data and identifying trends
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving a must
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment

Physical Requirements

• 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

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

Salary

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

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Visa Sponsorship Statement

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Statement

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.