Quality Engineer

Copeland•Natchitoches, LA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Copeland has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Quality Assurance professional looking for an opportunity to grow. Based in our Natchitoches location, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Quality-related initiatives to strengthen every aspect of assembly Quality within the Alliance compressors facility. You will apply lean and Six Sigma tools and work closely with continuous improvement teams to reduce waste, reduce variation, and optimize processes related to Quality Performance. You will also support ISO9001:2015 based Quality Management system and will manage projects to improve it. You will investigate, analyze, and take action for internal Quality issues, warranty and customer returns using a structured problem-solving approach. You will have close interaction with other Copeland functions, especially with Operations, Engineering and Supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and auditing
Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools
Root cause analysis expertise (5-Why, Fishbone, A3, DMAIC, etc)
Ability to travel up to 10%
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
ISO 9001 knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for internal quality issues.
Participate in Tier 3 and Tier 4 Lean daily management meetings.
Develop and maintain product and process verification methods.
Conduct quality audits and train personnel on audit procedures.
Coach auditors on quality standards
Monitor key quality metrics such as: Internal PPM, Scrap performance
Support customer complaints through containment, investigation, and corrective actions.
Participate in product teardown and failure analysis activities.
Develop and maintain: Control Plans, PFMEAs
Identify trends and patterns in quality data.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply statistical and quality tools to predict and prevent issues.
Work with CMM equipment, GD&T requirements, and engineering standards.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.