Senior Quality Engineer

Copeland; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Copeland, a global climate technology company, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer in Sidney, Ohio. You will lead quality initiatives for compressors and electromechanical products, drive process improvements, and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and customers to ensure product quality and reliability.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, ASQ Green Belt, 5–7 years in high‑volume manufacturing, GD&T expertise, and travel ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and relevant QA experience required.
• ASQ certifications (Green Belt required; CQE preferred) strengthen candidacy.
• 5–7 years in high-volume manufacturing with strong GD&T proficiency and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives for compressors and electromechanical products.
• Drive process improvements and implement control plans.
• Review PPAP documentation and validate production processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Perform data collection, MSAs, and statistical analysis to support decisions.
• Support new product development with quality plans and risk analyses.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

ASQ Green Belt

Quality engineering

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

MS Office / Minitab / ERP / PLM

Education

Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Controls, or Electrical Engineering

ASQ Certified Green Belt

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

If you are a Quality Engineering professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Sidney, Ohio , you will provide quality leadership and technical support for both new and existing products. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing operations, and customers to drive product quality, process improvements, and effective problem resolution. As a Senior Quality Engineer , you will play a key role in ensuring the performance and reliability of compressors, electromechanical products, and associated subsystems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

AS A SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER YOU WILL:

• Work on New Product Development programs to ensure products release to program requirements
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve quality and operational performance
• Validate prototype and production processes, methods, gauges, and instrumentation
• Develop and implement quality plans and control strategies
• Perform data collection, statistical analysis, and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Work with Advanced Manufacturing and Plant Quality to maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Value Stream Maps, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
• Review and approve PPAP documentation
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities using appropriate Copeland methodologies
• Collaborate with plant quality teams to resolve manufacturing and supplier quality issues
• Work directly with customers to resolve product and process-related concerns

SCHEDULE

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office four days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Controls, or Electrical Engineering
• ASQ Certified Green Belt
• 5 to 7 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Minitab or similar statistical software, ERP and PLM systems
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience with New Product Development and product introduction
• Strong understanding of APQP and PPAP requirements
• Knowledge of Tableau, DOMO, or similar analytics platforms
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, provide direct and constructive feedback, and drive results through initiative, accountability, and execution
• Proven ability to focus on high-impact activities, influence cross-functional teams, and support business objectives in a fast-paced environment

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end‑to‑end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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