Quality Systems Manager
About The Position
Nortek Data Center Cooling (DCC) is seeking a Manager – End-of-Line (EOL) Quality Systems to ensure precision, repeatability, and alignment with engineering intent, customer requirements, and quality standards in all End-of-Line testing across its manufacturing network. This role acts as the technical and quality liaison between engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams, ensuring consistency in product validation before shipment. The Manager will travel to Nortek DCC plants to review EOL test patterns, evaluate instrumentation and PLC logic, and ensure test accuracy, reliability, and compliance. The role also supports new product builds, customer-specific test requirements, and continuous improvement of measurement systems and test processes.
Requirements
- Experience in controls engineering, automated testing, quality engineering, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of sensors, instrumentation, PLC logic, and automated test systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.
- Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams.
- Ability to travel 40–60% to Nortek DCC plants.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, controls, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a structured quality environment (ISO, AS, or similar).
- Familiarity with EOL testing, measurement system analysis, or calibration processes.
- Prior experience in HVAC, data center cooling, or product testing environments.
Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and improve EOL test patterns, sequences, and measurement logic across all Nortek DCC facilities.
- Ensure test workflows are consistent, repeatable, and aligned with engineering specifications and customer commitments.
- Communicate test findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to engineering, production, and quality leadership.
- Ensure all EOL testing follows approved Nortek DCC procedures, safety requirements, and quality documentation.
- Support creation, revision, and control of EOL test SOPs, work instructions, and measurement documentation.
- Maintain accurate logs of test setups, instrumentation, deviations, and results for full traceability.
- Evaluate the condition, calibration, and readiness of sensors, instrumentation, PLCs, and automated test systems.
- Troubleshoot test station issues and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve complex problems.
- Ensure measurement systems are capable, reliable, and compliant with Nortek DCC quality expectations.
- Ensure accurate capture of test conditions, data, and observations during EOL testing.
- Support engineering with compiling test reports, data summaries, and customer-facing documentation.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records aligned with Nortek DCC quality and audit requirements.
- Travel to Nortek DCC plants to audit EOL test stations, operator workflows, and measurement integrity.
- Validate test logic, instrumentation, and process controls during new product builds and engineering pilots.
- Translate customer-specific test requirements into robust, repeatable EOL test processes.
- Promote a strong safety culture within all EOL testing environments.
- Support hazard assessments, PPE compliance, and safe operation of test equipment.
- Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Benefits
- Meaningful growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
