Quality Engineer

If you are a hands-on Quality Assurance professional looking for an opportunity to grow. Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! 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.

As a Quality Engineer You Will:

• 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.

Required Education Skills & Experience:

• 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

Preferred Education Skills & Experience:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• ISO 9001 knowledge

Competencies

• Data-driven decision making
• Leadership and coaching abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area
Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the readers of “Southern Living”.

About Our Location
Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.