Quality Engineer - AZ

DeKalb Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Super Radiator Coils in Mesa, AZ seeks a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality across manufacturing operations. You will own quality planning, risk mitigation, PFMEA, control plans, and CAPA, partnering with Engineering, Production, and QC to prevent defects and improve process capability.

The role requires 3–7+ years in manufacturing quality, a 4-year degree, and hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–7+ years in a manufacturing quality role.
• Experience in custom fabrication, heat exchangers, HVAC, or similar industries preferred.
• Proven experience leading PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• PFMEA, Control Plans, NCR/CAR/CAPA systems.
• Blueprint reading (GD&T preferred).
• Process flow mapping and inspection/test planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Identify CTQ characteristics and ensure proper controls.
• Drive risk-based thinking per ISO 9001.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify variation and risk.
• Lead NCR/ CAR/ CAPA investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Support calibration and MSA activities.

Skills

PFMEA

Control Plans

NCR/CAR/CAPA

GD&T

Process flow mapping

Inspection and test planning

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone

CAPA

Root cause analysis

QA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

GD&T (preferred)

Job description

• Base Pay $100,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Location

This position will be primarily based out of our Mesa I facility located at 4712 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. Though pending business needs could slide to other AZ sites.

Position Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and process quality across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role owns quality planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis.

This individual will act as a technical leader, partnering with Engineering, Production, and Quality Control to prevent defects, reduce variation, and improve overall process capability.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Quality Planning & Risk Management
  • Lead development and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Create and maintain Control Plans aligned to PFMEA risks and CTQs
  • Identify Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics and ensure proper controls are implemented
  • Support APQP / PPAP activities (as applicable to customer/program requirements)
  • Drive risk-based thinking aligned with ISO 9001
• 2. Process Control & Improvement
  • Analyze manufacturing processes (assembly, expansion, brazing, testing, etc.) to identify variation and risk
  • Establish and improve in-process inspection strategies
  • Support implementation of Quality at the Source (QAS) systems
  • Monitor and improve process capability (Cp, Cpk where applicable)
  • Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and customer escapes
• 3. Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis
  • Lead investigations for NCRs, CARs, and customer complaints (RMA/SCAR)
  • Utilize structured problem-solving tools:
    • 8D
    • 5 Whys
    • Fishbone (Ishikawa)
  • Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and sustained
  • Track and report trends in quality data
• 4. Inspection & Testing Oversight
  • Develop and validate inspection methods and acceptance criteria
  • Ensure alignment with internal standards (e.g., GQ manual) and customer specifications
  • Support calibration requirements and measurement system effectiveness (MSA preferred)
  • Collaborate with QC team to ensure inspection plans are effective and practical
• 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Engineering on:
    • Design reviews
    • Tolerance analysis
    • Process feasibility
  • Work with Production to ensure:
    • Standard work is followed
    • Quality expectations are clearly understood
    • Support supplier quality and incoming inspection activities
• 6. Compliance & Audits
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • ISO 9001
    • ASME (if applicable)
    • AWS (brazing/welding standards)
    • DFARS / customer-specific requirements
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Assist in development and maintenance of procedures and work instructions

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • OR equivalent experience (strongly considered)
• 3–7+ years in a manufacturing quality role
• Experience in custom fabrication, heat exchangers, HVAC, or similar industries preferred
• Proven experience leading PFMEA and Control Plans
• Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Technical Skills (Must Have)
  • PFMEA (development + facilitation)
  • Control Plans
  • NCR/CAR/CAPA systems
  • Blueprint reading (GD&T preferred)
  • Process flow mapping
  • Inspection and test planning
• Must pass medical pre-screen with physical and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to bend, pull, push, lift up to 50lbs and be comfortable standing and walking through out most of shift.

Preferred Skills

• PPAP / APQP experience
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor)
• Knowledge of brazing, welding, or pressure systems
• Familiarity with ASME code or pressure vessel standards

Core Competencies

• Ownership mindset – takes responsibility for quality outcomes end-to-end
• Problem solver – doesn’t stop at containment, drives true root cause
• Leadership influence – can push back when needed and hold the line on quality
• Attention to detail – understands how small deviations create large failures
• Communication – able to align production, engineering, and leadership

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Reduction in customer escapes and RMAs
• Strong, living PFMEAs and Control Plans actively used by the team
• Improved process capability and consistency
• Faster, more effective root cause investigations
• Increased ownership and accountability across the floor

Nice‑to‑Have Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Director of Quality / Site Leadership
• Direct Reports: N/A

English and Spanish are the Arizona team’s top two primary languages. Fluency, consisting of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both is recommended. Ancillary would be full comprehension in English with base understanding in Spanish while continuing to learn and develop the communication skill set overtime.

Summary

About Super Radiator Coils

Super Radiator Coils is a leading engineering and manufacturing company in the niche market of commercial and industrial heat exchangers. We serve a wide variety of industries including power generation, HVAC equipment, chemical producers, petroleum operations, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper companies, food processing equipment, and defense. Our production facility is a clean, safe, climate-controlled environment. Super Radiator Coils is a stable, privately held company with a long-term view to invest and build. This unique company is large enough to have the resources to pursue opportunities, yet small enough to be nimble.

Our Purpose

Unleashing the power of thermodynamics to improve our world.

Our Mission

To be leaders and best in the heat transfer industry while caring for our workforce, communities, and environment.

Our Values

• Relationships – We C.A.R.E. (Connect, Appreciate, Respect, Empathize)
• Excellence – If it has to be perfect… it has to be SUPER!
• Teamwork – We do our best work together.
• Problem Solving – We can handle that!
• Integrity – We do what we say we will do.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, retirement 401(k) program, vacation and holidays, flexible spending accounts, potential for tuition assistance, employee assistance, mental health/substance abuse program, life insurance, and more.

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