Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer - Data Center HVAC Manufacturing Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer - Digital Solutions is responsible for driving operational excellence, quality improvements, and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations. This position combines quality engineering, continuous improvement, data analytics, and software development capabilities to improve business processes, automate workflows, and enhance decision-making through digital tools.
The role will lead to the development of Power BI dashboards, Power Apps solutions, quality data systems, and continuous improvement initiatives that support manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, software capabilities, quality engineering knowledge, and a passion for transforming manufacturing processes through technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and process improvement workshops.
- Identifywaste and opportunities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive standardization and process optimization initiatives.
- Digital Transformation
- Develop andmaintainPower BI dashboards and reports.
- Create Power Apps applications to automate quality and manufacturing processes.
- Develop workflow solutions using Power Automate.
- Build digital tools to improve data collection, reporting, and decision-making.
- Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
- Data Analytics
- Analyze quality and operational data toidentifytrends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop KPIs and performance dashboards.
- Perform statistical analysis to support decision-making.
- Create automated reports for management and operations teams.
- Establish visual management systems.
- Quality Improvement
- Support root cause investigations using:
- 8D
- 5 Why
- Fishbone
- Pareto Analysis
- Analyze defect trends and quality performance.
- Support CAPA implementation.
- Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop quality metrics and monitoring systems.
- System Development
- Design and implement digital solutions for:
- Incoming inspection
- Nonconforming material management
- Corrective actions
- Audit management
- Calibration tracking
- Supplier quality
- Production quality metrics
- Maintain databases and reporting systems.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Quality
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Engineering
- Operations
- IT teams
- Train users on digital tools and dashboards.
- Promote data-driven decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Data Analytics
- Related field
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of continuous improvement or quality engineering experience.
- Experience in manufacturing environmentsis preferred.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Data & Software Skills
- SQL preferred
- Excel advanced skills
- SharePoint
- Dataverse preferred
- Basic programming knowledge (Python, VBA, or similar preferred)
- Quality Tools
- 8D
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- SPC
- MSA
- CAPA
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Waste Reduction
- Visual Management
- Process Mapping
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing quality systems.
- HVAC or industrial equipment manufacturing.
- Digital transformation projects.
- Factory automation initiatives.
- MES or ERP systems.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- New plant startup environments.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Data-driven decision making.
- Software development aptitude.
- Continuous improvement mentality.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated and innovative approach.
- Hands-on attitude with strong manufacturing floor engagement.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. The role may involve standing, walking, inspecting equipment, reviewing production processes, and coordinating with operators, technicians, engineers, and quality inspectors.
