Quality Engineer

KCC Companies is an employee‑owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee‑owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Benefits: 9 Paid Holidays Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other ancillary coverages 401K Monthly accrued vacation Employee Assistance Program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company‑paid life insurance Long‑term disability insurance Summary: The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving product quality by identifying and reducing variation in the inputs to manufacturing and other business operations. The role drives customer satisfaction by improving products and processes through corrective actions, preventative actions, and failure mode effects analysis. The Quality Engineer works across department lines to establish metrics to monitor effectiveness of processes and corrective actions, adjusting as necessary. Essential Responsibilities: Identify product and process failure modes and aid in developing prevention and detection methods Develop control plans to ensure adherence to critical‑to‑quality requirements for products Drive development and implementation of improvements to business and manufacturing processes Investigate and resolve issues impacting customer satisfaction Drive development and implementation of corrective actions resulting from non‑conformances Develop and maintain key performance indicators and supporting data collection systems Lead implementation of basic and advanced quality control and assurance tools Assess fit, form, and function of products and/or components to specifications Assess effectiveness of assembly methods, training, and documentation, and drive changes as necessary Monitor and respond to audit results of work‑in‑process and finished goods Lead and help others with small projects Perform other duties as required or assigned Required Skills: Must be self‑motivated and goal‑oriented, with a strong personal drive for success. Able to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data Organization and time‑management skills are critical Advanced functional understanding and familiarity with FMEA, control plans, APQP, MSA, capability studies, and related quality tools Proficiency with multiple root‑cause analysis tools and problem‑solving strategies Ability to lead, persuade, and collaborate with teammates across department functions to drive implementation of best practices for organizational success Understanding statistical sampling and acceptance quality limits Advanced functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs Ability to operate and read various metrology tools, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, protractors Ability to work effectively as a team as well as independently when assigned tasks Able to overcome obstacles and achieve results Familiarity with ERP system operations Qualifications: Require: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field 5–10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 or similar quality management system standards Working experience supporting or owning APQP and PPAPs in whole or in part Prefer: HVAC experience is a strong plus Project management experience is a strong plus Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning. KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For any questions you can contact: Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr