Quality Engineer
CaptiveAire · Redding, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at CaptiveAire (industrial) in Redding, CA. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 163 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$149k, from 80 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 78%
- FMEA 56%
- Supplier quality 48%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- AS9100 41%
- PPAP 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at CaptiveAire
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from CaptiveAireAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining total quality and training for multiple product lines.
Why Work for CaptiveAire?
- ◆Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
- ◆Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
- ◆Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
- ◆Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos
Responsibilities
- ◆Work with Quality Manager to develop and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures
- ◆95% of the work day spent on the manufacturing floor implementing quality solutions, while working on major projects.
- ◆Accept total responsibility for product quality, including procured and in-house parts, assembly process, functional testing, and packaging of finished product.
- ◆Maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen (small change for the better)
- ◆Perform quality audits, quality admin inspections, and support staff with any quality related questions
- ◆Organize and present audit findings in a measurable manner to obtain deliverables and initiate corrective actions.
- ◆Review manufacturing and quality instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve product build quality.
- ◆Work with Quality Manager to manage QMS for third party audit organizations.
- ◆Report directly to the Quality Manager for your facility
Job
Requirements
- ✓0-10 yrs experience
- ✓4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum
- ✓Internship/co-op experience is preferred
- ✓Must enjoy hands on product exposure
- ✓Electrical skills and experience needed
- ✓AutoCAD or similar software a must
- ✓Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills a must
- ✓Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work standing for extended periods of time
- ✓Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
- ✓Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
- ✓Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently
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What our employees have to say
I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.
One of the things I appreciate most about CaptiveAire is how strongly it embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. I’m empowered with the autonomy to manage my work independently, while also benefiting from the robust support and resources of a large, well-established company.
We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at CaptiveAire and so there is no being “Silo-ed” into one area.
CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry.
Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here
A Day in the Life
- •Reviewing internal and external quality data for assigned product groups.
- •External quality data is then used to drive product/process improvements to further aid the reliability of our equipment.
- •Internal quality data is used to give direction on where to spend time for improving production efficiency and product quality.
- •Working collaboratively with plant engineers and line technicians to improve production processes to have quality built into the product and increase output.
- •Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, auditing processes and products, implementing quality assurance/quality control processes, and supporting the assigned product groups.
From a Quality Engineer: No two days are the same. Some days will be full of firefighting on the production floor, where others may be deep-diving on quality issues over the past 6 months to identify heavy hitters which need significant corrective action. Job diversity keeps the role exciting.
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Benefits
- •Medical, dental and vision insurance
- •Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
- •401k with employer match
- •Paid holidays
- •Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
- •Flexible spending account (FSA)
- •Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
- •Relocation assistance
Salary
$65k-$90k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.
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