Quality Analyst

AAON, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings 

401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON BASX is seeking a Quality/Process Improvement professional to lead projects that enhance quality standards through data-driven process development and audits. You will train staff, investigate quality issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering teams.

The role involves developing standard documentation, educating employees, and traveling to other locations as needed. Strong familiarity with quality tools and Lean methods is important.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, industrial, or related STEM/engineering field; other related experience considered.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to collect data and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop manufacturing support documentation (work instructions, procedures, training materials).
• Assist in product inspections and audits to ensure process compliance.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Training

Education

Associates degree in engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Visio

Publisher

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Lead projects to enhance AAON's quality standards through process development, training, and problem-solving. Maintain product quality through audits, identify issues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to collect data, troubleshoots issues, and streamlines processes. Develops manufacturing support documentation such as work instructions, procedures, and training materials. Assists in product inspections and audits to ensure process compliance. Investigates quality failures, conducts trend and root cause analysis, and supports process improvement projects. Educates employees on standards and documentation and fosters skill development across teams. Gains insights from Production to develop solutions and document best practices. Tailors programs and documentation to diverse learning styles for optimal employee success. Travels to other locations and job sites as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

An associates degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, computer, industrial, or a related STEM/engineering field. However, candidates with experience in Quality, manufacturing, or data analysis will also be considered. Prior experience or understanding of large-scale manufacturing is highly desired. Preferred certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or willingness to pursue certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Word and Excel required; experience with Publisher, Visio, and PowerBi preferred. Familiarity with basic quality inspection, Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process flow preferred. Experience in Quality, ASQ Certification, ISO, Lean, Statistical Process Control, and Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.

Essential Physical Functions

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods. Walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Work Environment

Requires periodic visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure. Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Acknowledgement

I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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Benefits and Compensation Summary

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan
• Bonus Premium
• 401(k) plan

At AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.