Quality Analyst

Job TitleJob Summary: Lead projects to enhance AAON's quality standards through process development, training, and problem-solving. Maintain product quality through audits, identify issues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to collect data, troubleshoots issues, and streamlines processes.Develops manufacturing support documentation such as work instructions, procedures, and training materials.Assists in product inspections and audits to ensure process compliance.Investigates quality failures, conducts trend and root cause analysis, and supports process improvement projects.Educates employees on standards and documentation and fosters skill development across teams.Gains insights from Production to develop solutions and document best practices.Tailors programs and documentation to diverse learning styles for optimal employee success.Travels to other locations and job sites as required.Education and Experience RequirementsAn associates degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, computer, industrial, or a related STEM/engineering field. However, candidates with experience in Quality, manufacturing, or data analysis will also be considered.Prior experience or understanding of large-scale manufacturing is highly desired. Preferred certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or willingness to pursue certification.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent communication skills.Proficiency in Word and Excel required; experience with Publisher, Visio, and PowerBi preferred.Familiarity with basic quality inspection, Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process flow preferred.Experience in Quality, ASQ Certification, ISO, Lean, Statistical Process Control, and Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.Essential Physical FunctionsMust be able to stand and sit for extended periods.Walk up and down stairs.Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.Work EnvironmentRequires periodic visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.