Quality Engineer

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

If you are a

Quality Engineering

professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland Corporation has an exciting opportunity for you! We are a global company that is ISO, UL, and PED certified, this position is located in

Sidney, Ohio

We are seeking a plant quality engineer to lead efforts to uphold and enhance product quality, recommend and implement corrective actions, and drive performance improvements across the assembly manufacturing processes. This position will be working in-office on first shift located about 30 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio.

This position reports to the Quality Manager and plays a key role in driving quality excellence in the production of compressors, units, and air management systems. The role is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving quality programs, systems, procedures, and work instructions in alignment with quality standards and methodologies. This individual will lead efforts to uphold and enhance product quality, recommend and implement corrective actions, and drive performance improvements across the manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include support of all assembly operations, paint, final processing & packaging, gage calibration, electronic SPC, internal auditing, gages and measuring equipment such as CMM programming and operation, PFMEA’S (creating and updating), customer support including participation in customer meetings and audits, and supporting a culture of operational excellence to maintain world-class quality standards throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, motivated, and also have excellent moral values. Good communication skills are a must as this position will interact with customers and suppliers. Core hours for this position are 7am -3:30pm, This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

As a Quality Engineer, You Will

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols for HVACR products, components, and systems.

- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.

- Support and develop part inspection plans, testing & reliability plans, and reporting for new products and modifications to existing products. Verify that reliability, safety, and quality are unaffected.

- Work closely with the design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality is built into product design and production processes.

- Support and develop part inspection plans, and reporting for new products and modifications to existing products. Verify that reliability, safety, and quality are unaffected.

- Provide guidance in development and maintenance of the quality systems.

- Support compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, UL, and PED.

- Review and approve incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products to ensure conformance with specifications.

- Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve process performance.

- Assist in internal and external audits and certifications.

- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans (OMS), work instructions, and test reports.

- Train staff in quality procedures, tools, and standards.

- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve supply chain performance.

- This is a physically active, hands-on role in a plant environment.

- Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

- Office and Manufacturing environments.

- PPE required: Steel/composite toed shoes, and eye protection when in a manufacturing setting.

- While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including the ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively.

- Ability to always exercise good judgment and professionalism. Ability to coordinate and assist with day-to-day production functions.

- Experience and demonstrated skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

- 3-5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment

- Experience with ISO9001:2015

- Oracle experience

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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