Quality Engineer - Refrigeration & Water Systems Lead

briowt; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Brio Water Technology in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead test methods, supplier validation, and root cause investigations across its water refrigeration and ice production systems.

You will drive CAPA, QMS documentation, and cross‑functional problem solving with data‑driven methods such as 8D, DMAIC, and FMEA, while ensuring NSF/ANSI and EPA compliance and ongoing quality improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing; refrigeration, water treatment, or food-grade equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS and audit processes.
• Proven RCA and CAPA experience with documented outcomes.
• Hands-on proficiency with RCA tools: 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FTA, and DMAIC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; translate findings for engineering and operations audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations for in-process defects, field failures, and customer complaints related to ice, water, and refrigeration systems.
• Develop and execute inspection and test plans (ITPs) for refrigeration components and water systems.
• Apply SPC to monitor processes and identify variation trends before non-conformances occur.
• Conduct RCA using structured methods and implement corrective actions with verification at 30/60/90 days.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure regulatory compliance (NSF/ANSI, EPA, OSHA).
• Maintain CAPA system and a knowledge base of failure modes and remedies for rapid troubleshooting.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

8D problem solving

DMAIC

FMEA

SPC

Ishikawa / Fishbone

Job description

Brio Water Technology in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead test methods, supplier validation, and root cause investigations across its water refrigeration and ice production systems.

You will drive CAPA, QMS documentation, and cross‑functional problem solving with data‑driven methods such as 8D, DMAIC, and FMEA, while ensuring NSF/ANSI and EPA compliance and ongoing quality improvements on the shop floor.