Quality Control Engineer- New Graduate

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement plan with 401(k) 5

Medical insurance with 75% premiums

Dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Engineer - New Graduate to join our in-house team. You will perform quality inspections, update SOPs, and support investigations to ensure products meet internal standards and regulations.

You will collaborate with engineering and production, train team members, and help drive continuous improvement. Willingness to travel nationally and lift up to 75 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on tooling experience.
• Welding experience preferred; assess weld quality.
• Investigation techniques and clear quality reports.
• Able to work at heights for inspections and checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quality checks at fabrication stages.
• Maintain, revise, and improve SOPs for compliance.
• Lead quality investigations and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to implement solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide training on quality procedures to team members.
• Maintain quality documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Investigation techniques

Height work tolerance

Welding experience

Documentation

Education

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission‑critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long‑term system support.

Job Role

The Quality Control Engineer- New Graduate is responsible for conducting quality inspections, managing and enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), leading quality investigations, and supporting improvement initiatives. Working closely with engineering and production teams, this role ensures our products meet rigorous internal standards and industry regulations.

Key Duties

• Conduct detailed quality checks at all stages of fabrication.
• Maintain, revise, and improve SOPs to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and other departments to implement and validate quality solutions.
• Promote and lead continuous improvement efforts to drive quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide training and support to team members on quality procedures and standards.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation to meet internal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical experience using tools and working with machinery.
• Welding experience highly preferred; must be capable of assessing weld quality.
• Skilled in investigation techniques and writing clear, actionable quality reports.
• Must be comfortable working at heights for inspections and quality checks.
• Willingness to travel nationally to various job sites as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise).
• Must have the physical stamina to perform repetitive motions and remain on feet for most of the shift.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools accurately and safely.

Preferences

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or construction environment, particularly industrial settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or maintenance-related quality roles.
• Knowledge of ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems and safety/environmental regulations.
• Professional Engineering License.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work‑life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services