**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop and implement quality control systems and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes, materials, and finished products to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and customer service, to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and monitor quality performance across the organization.
- Analyze data and trends to identify root causes of quality issues and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address them.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead internal and external quality audits and certifications, including ISO and other relevant certifications.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
- Investigate customer complaints and warranty claims, and work with the appropriate teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to quality management in the HVAC industry.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum Job Qualifications**:
- Minimum number of 8-10 years of experience in Quality + Manufacturing HVAC field. Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Master's degree preferred.
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Experience with quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes of quality issues.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to the HVAC industry.
**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS**
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or equivalent certification is preferred. Additional certifications related to quality management, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or ISO 9001, are a plus.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
No Special Physical Requirements
**ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**
No environmental demands
**TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED**
15%
**_OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: _**_Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.**_OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES _**
- _Customer Focus _
- _Operational Excellence _
- _High-Performance Culture _
- _Innovation _
- _Financial Strength _
**_OUR BEHAVIORS _**
- _Own It _
- _Act With Urgency _
- _Foster a Customer-First Mindset _
- _Think Big and Execute _
- _Lead by Example _
- _Drive Continuous Improvement _
- _Learn and Seek Out Development