HVAC Quality Engineer - Systems & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

XeteX is seeking a Quality Engineer to establish, maintain, and improve quality systems across the manufacturing process. The role blends hands-on inspection with engineering problem solving to identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure product conformance, drive continuous improvement, and reduce cost of poor quality. Leadership within the Quality function is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or quality inspection leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience in weld fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, and large component assembly environments.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; proficiency with inspection tooling (micrometers, calipers, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Champion and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality procedures, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement process checks, inspection points, and visual standards for Critical-to-Quality characteristics.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Conduct routine and daily process audits against documented standards, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Investigate manufacturing and engineering quality issues and determine root causes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities; mentor quality team members.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and suppliers to document non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare, analyze, and present quality reports using inspection and production data.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visual metrics to communicate quality performance and trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Power BI

Precision measurement tools

Job description

XeteX is seeking a Quality Engineer to establish, maintain, and improve quality systems across the manufacturing process. The role blends hands-on inspection with engineering problem solving to identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure product conformance, drive continuous improvement, and reduce cost of poor quality. Leadership within the Quality function is expected.