Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer

Location: West Union, IA Position Summary : This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining facility organization, quality and improving manufacturing efficiency. Why Work for CaptiveAire? Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems. Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos What our employees have to say: I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between. One of the things I appreciate most about CaptiveAire is how strongly it embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. I’m empowered with the autonomy to manage my work independently, while also benefiting from the robust support and resources of a large, well-established company. We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at CaptiveAire and so there is no being “Silo-ed” into one area. CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry. Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here A Day in the Life: Review logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and develop means to eliminate issues from occurring (RCA’s) Spend time on the plant floor observing all aspects of manufacturing and identify and improve manufacturing waste. Collaborate, organize, and lead multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, overall workflow, and throughput. Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, observing and implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues. Works with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan out and implement process improvements. Implement error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users. From a Quality Engineer: Always learning the different manufacturing roles with a hands-on approach to better understand the process and challenges. If you haven’t done the job yourself, how can you make it better? Primary Job Responsibilities: Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen (small change for the better) across your facility Observe, investigate, and effectively communicate process improvement projects to all relevant stakeholders Collaborate with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead to execute on process enhancements that maximize productivity for your location Proactively looks for process improvements and reducing or eliminating manufacturing waste in daily workflows Lead cross-functional teams while implementing 6S projects in various manufacturing workspaces Coach and mentor others on Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodologies and practices Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of projects as assigned by the quality manager and corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Analyze and evaluate existing facility processes and procedures. Discuss possible Safety, Quality and Productivity related improvements to plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Additional tasks on an as needed basis as defined by the Quality Manager Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility Travel up to 5% Job Requirements: 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum Excellent communication skills Must be meticulous and have exceptional attention to detail Must have experience analyzing data and identifying trends Multi-tasking and problem-solving a must Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment Physical Requirements: Ability to work standing for extended periods of time Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance 401k with employer match Paid holidays Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure Flexible spending account (FSA) Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License Relocation assistance Salary: $65k-$95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits. Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position.  Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy. #P1