QA Engineer

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, improving and maintaining Quality documents and procedures related to the production of cooling towers and cooling tower parts.  The incumbent will also be involved in the ISO documentation, audits, and procedures in order to maintain the ISO certification of our facility and products.  The Quality Engineer will work closely with engineering to drive quality improvement through design of products and assembly manuals.  This position will support Product Development in order to ensure quality on new products.  In addition, this position will help to support commercial tours and customer inspections of the manufacturing plant.  The incumbent will support the quality manager on new projects and be actively involved in external audits from customers and the external ISO Quality Management System Registrar.  This position will be responsible for the Olathe plant calibration system and instrumental for performing internal audits and monitoring the internal audit program.  The Quality Engineer will also be responsible for evaluating production performance against key process indicators, as well as formulating corrective measures to ensure that identified issues are resolved to prevent reoccurrence. 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Lead product quality assurance efforts, ensuring conformance to standards and specifications through testing, inspecting, and monitoring key process variables in addition to product characteristics
• Implements changes and updates to a plant wide quality system with a focus on maintenance of the company’s ISO certification
• Works closely with Team Leaders and Process Engineers to drive improvement in product quality
• Assists R&D in evaluation/trials of new products and processes for safety, quality, & productivity prior to launch
• Provides technical support while working with business teams and production associates to improve plant and equipment efficiencies and reduce costs
• Troubleshoots and analyzes process capability. Implements actions to improve equipment quality of production
• Actively support production work teams as required in order to meet world-class quality standards
• Maintains plant calibration of tools and gauges.  Provides training to production for proper use of gauges.
• Performs internal audits and maintenance of the internal audit program to comply with ISO system requirements
• Performs root cause analysis and evaluates corrective measures to prevent nonconformities.
• Lead training activities related to quality
• Provides feedback to production teams – issues Quality Alerts to inform production of identified errors.
• Evaluates supplier products to ensure conformity to requirements.  Assists suppliers on product related deficiencies to ensure appropriate corrective measures are initiated.
• Provides guidance to inspection team members to ensure that products meet engineering design data.
• Resolves any production related issues (product, process, specification, or engineering related).
• Back-up for department management – able to make independent decisions to assist guiding the Quality team.
• Evaluates customer complaints and initiates corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ability to work independently to implement methods and procedures for process control, improvement, testing and inspection to ensure defect free products.
• Conceptualize, design and install sophisticated testing equipment that aids in product testing and analysis to minimize defects and failure rates.
• Performs statistical analysis to assess control and identify process weak points for process improvements.
• Generation and analysis of reports to determine trends in defects to initiate corrective measures.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in an ISO or AS9100 certified production environment
• Experience hosting auditors and performing audits to comply with ISO system requirements.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Six Sigma leadership preferred; black or green belt certified
• ASQ CQE and CQA certifications, preferred
• SAP experience is preferred
• Lean Manufacturing; experience implementing lean manufacturing techniques
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to coach, train and lead others

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related field

Travel & Working Environment

• Minimal travel (<10%) that includes visits to other facilities, vendors and training.
• Office and manufacturing plant environment with varying degrees of noise levels and potential exposure to bad weather, excessive heat and/or excessive noise
• Manufacturing Environment frequently require use of foot, eye and ear protection when in production areas.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing and potentially working at heights.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.