Quality Engineer 2

AirReps

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer oversees all quality-related activities for manufactured products at DTTP, products procured from sister plants, and products and accessories from third-party vendors. This role is responsible for the continuous improvement of product quality and procedure adherence to ensure consistency. The Quality Engineer reviews quality standards, tolerances, and engineering changes, evaluating them for existing products, outsourced parts, processes, subassemblies, and new products. They analyze engineering specifications and manufacturing processes for newly introduced products, develop test plans and quality testing equipment, monitor warranty reports, and drive improvement initiatives. Additionally, they investigate and analyze complex quality problems, recommend solutions, and ensure corrections are implemented.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in Quality Engineering or equivalent manufacturing/engineering environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
Proficient use of basic quality tools, control plans and SPC.
Solid understanding of manufacturing defects and quality issues.
Basic root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Ability to convert data into actionable information.
Intermediate project management skills.
Good interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
Capable of managing multiple projects and activities with a high level of urgency by using the PDCA approach to deliver quick but effective results.
Working knowledge of HVAC system designs and standards.
Understanding of common manufacturing defects and quality issues in HVAC systems or similar industry.
Ability to convert data into actionable information by utilizing statistical methods to characterize and analyze data to find potential solutions to problems and facilitate decision-making.
Familiar with data analysis tools, such as Minitab, Excel (pivot tables), Tableau, MAPICS, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills to effectively identify root causes of quality problems and drive multidisciplinary teams to find and execute solutions by utilizing DMAIC, Design of Experiment, 6 sigma methods, FMEA, 8 Disciplines, lean methods, etc.
Solid skills in Engineering standards/drawing interpretation.
Good communication skills, including presentation development, meeting organization/facilitation, clear conveyance & transmission of information through written & verbal form.
Good knowledge in quality management systems with good technical background (HVAC preference), to drive supplier quality improvements.
Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma and/or Quality Engineering certification will be a plus.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the advocate for manufacturing operations and end customers, ensuring new products are launched at a higher quality level than current products.
Track and communicate the current state of product launches and the performance of launched products using established metrics.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and assure product quality through standards adherence.
Oversee and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions related to quality issues affecting DTTP operations in coordination with Tech Services, Quality Control, Reliability, Warranty Analytics, and Supplier Quality.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive efforts for product design/standards corrections, address supplier issues, and improve internal manufacturing processes for new products manufactured at DTTP and other Daikin sister plants.
Communicate internally regarding current quality problems, including 8D reports, problem descriptions, status, root cause analysis, and resolution timelines.
Create and lead Development Quality Improvement and Warranty Monitoring reporting activities for all new product launches.
Lead and orchestrate all New Product Launch related efforts to minimize impact on manufacturing operations.
Provide support to production and ensure system adherence.
Ensure product design, supplier, reliability, and component changes are fully verified and validated through design engineering and reliability test processes.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
Ensure product design, supplier, and component changes are validated.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for moderate issues.
Manage small projects with guidance from managers and other engineers.
Coordinate effectively with Design, Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Reliability Departments to ensure supplier and internal changes are fully qualified before implementation.
Ensure that the Quality Policy and Daikin Core Values are understood and used as a guide for decision-making.
Ensure smooth operation of the Development Quality Department by setting clear expectations, reasonable work assignments, fair scheduling, equal job opportunity, effective hiring, firm discipline, high-performance team management, transparent budgeting/spending, and environmentally friendly practices.
Identify potential risks.
Implement basic quality assurance practices to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
Lead data collection and analysis for quality improvement projects.
Implement basic quality tools and statistical process control (SPC).
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.