About this role
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.
We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today!
General Job Description
The Sr. Quality Engineer is in charge of establishing tactical plans and manage resources to meet Plant’s Quality objectives as well as maintain its Quality certifications.
The Sr. Quality Engineer should be able to negotiate decisions with peers of other departments from a strategic standpoint in benefit of the manufacturing plant without compromising Quality System’s integrity and eliminating possible risks of product and processes.
The Sr. Quality Engineer should be teamwork oriented, good communicator in verbal and written forms using Spanish and English languages., furthermore is expected that to take the leadership for the activities, tasks, and disciplines related to Quality.
The Sr. Quality Engineer, when assigned, review and implement all needed controls during the new product introduction cycle, Engineering change notice (ECN), Deviation Requests (DR), and corrective actions (CI, 8D, etc)
Responsibilities:
- Plans and maintain internal KPIs in support of Quality, Plant divisional KPIs
- Takes corrective actions with multidisciplinary groups, to make sure those actions are effective end permanent.
- Plan resources to balance workloads for the personnel that coordinated by (him/her)
- Capacita a los ingenieros, técnicos e inspectores de calidad para que sus competencias y conocimientos soporten el cumplimiento de los objetivos de calidad.
- Certifies personal in critical operations (Test, inspection, and Calibration)
- Plans, establishes, and executes savings projects for the quality department and the whole site working aligned with the Plant’s continuous improvement strategy.
- Fulfill requirements outlined in policies, regulations, and safety procedures applicable to the manufacturing site.
- Plans, executes, and follows up to NPD/NPI’s controls.
- Plans, executes, and follows up to ECN’s controls.
- Plans, executes, and follows up to DR’s controls.
- Plans, executes, follows up, and communicates customer’s corrective actions.
- Attend trainings required by the company.
Authority:
- Implements Quality holds and stop shipments in the manufacturing site/distribution center when there is any risk associated with the products being stored/ in transit.
- Take decisions regarding lot’s acceptance status, when defined acceptance criteria are not clear, including override decisions previously taken by a Quality Engineer.
- Authorizes Deviation Requests, under the processes in compliance with processes and procedures for that purpose.
- Certifies personal in critical operations (Test, inspection, and Calibration)
- Issues corrective action when it is deemed required.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other disciplines related to the business platform.
- Basic knowledge of Minitab
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- English written & conversational levels
- At least 5 Years on quality Electronics areas.
- Knowledge in problem solving methods.
- Knowledge in ISO 9001
- Knowledge of Acceptance criteria per IPC 610
Desired skills:
- Masters degree in Quality or Administration.
- Intermediate Statistical Knowledge (ANOVA, DOE)
- IPC 610 certified.
- Experience in other departments in addition to Quality
- Six sigma Green Belt certification
- Certified internal auditor ISO 9001
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.
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.
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, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
No calls or agency requests please.
Other facts
About Copeland
Copeland is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
We are addressing issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands, and complex global supply chains with innovations that:
Advance energy transition in heating, cooling and cold chain solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of refrigerants that reduced climate impact.
Safeguard critical goods like food and medicine through the refrigerated supply chain (cold chain).
Sustainability has been at the heart of who we are for over 100 years.
We are backed by 18,000 talented colleagues globally with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries – a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide.
Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing tactical plans to meet the plant's quality objectives and maintaining quality certifications. They lead activities related to quality, including corrective actions and controls during new product introductions.
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