Quality Engineer

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products in Tifton seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain the Quality Management System. This role is essential for aligning quality strategies with company goals and ensuring product quality. Candidates must have 1+ years for Level I or 3+ years for Level II experience in fast-paced manufacturing.

The position is fully onsite, with a competitive salary range of $62,000 - $97,500 and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years for Level I or 3+ years for Level II in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Advanced understanding of statistical process controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of quality across products.
• Collaborate with teams to implement quality policies and procedures.
• Monitor quality metrics and serve as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Quality Science methods

Statistical process control

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office suite

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Qlik

Job description

We are open to hiring a Level I or Level II for this position. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $62,000 - $97,500 annually.

Location: Tifton, GA-100%Onsite

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a vital role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of our Quality Management System, focusing on our Tifton facility. Your efforts will be instrumental in ensuring our quality strategies align with our strategic goals, and our suppliers maintain the highest level of quality for our products.

Why You Should Join Us

• Impactful Role: You will be at the forefront of our quality initiatives, working closely with the Site Quality Manager and the leadership team of all business units, Operations, and Engineering.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive and contribute to continuous improvement activities, implementing projects such as statistical process control deployment and quality process control systems.
• Culture of Quality: Be part of a passionate team that promotes and evangelizes Heatcraft’s culture of quality to customers, prospects, and industry contacts.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of our training opportunities and industry certifications to enhance your expertise and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your expertise in Quality Science methods, Quality systems, and planning tools to ensure the highest standards of quality across our products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate, review, and implement policies, procedures, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Demonstrate your analytical skills in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to address quality issues effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with industry technical standards, regulations, and news to proactively address quality challenges.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to identify and mitigate key supplier failure trends, maintaining the highest level of quality from our suppliers.
• Monitor quality metrics and develop strategies for measurement and accountability of internal and external suppliers and product components.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and Point of Contact for internal and external customers on key quality issues.
• Conduct senior-level strategic customer out-briefs when required.

What We Are Looking For

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

• Level I: 1+ years of quality and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a fast-paced & high volume fabrication plant.
• Level II: 3+ years of quality and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a fast-paced & high volume fabrication plant.
• Bachelor's degree is required in engineering, quality management, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Advanced understanding of statistical process controls and its implementation across different product lines.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Business Intelligence tools such as PowerBI and/or Qlik.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated global responsibility.
• Minimal travel is expected (5-10%)

Preferred Requirements

• ASQ or Industry Certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA, CQIA, Greenbelt, Blackbelt).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Quality Management System implementation experience.
• Experience in external customer and end-user communications.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. This is a salaried exempt role. We are open to hiring at either a Level I or Level II for this position. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $62,000 - $97,500 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10-11 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Heatcraft, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Heatcraft is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Heatcraft, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.