Quality Process Engineer (HVAC Manufacturing)

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Process Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring that externally sourced materials and components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability. This position is responsible for developing and optimizing internal processes, managing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. By collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, they ensure alignment with engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. Key responsibilities include root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, PFMEA and Control Plan management, KPI monitoring, and oversight of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). This role is essential to maintaining product integrity, enhancing supplier relationships, and supporting the organization’s commitment to operational excellence.

COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Quality Process Engineer is a member of the Americas' Quality Department, reporting to the Quality Manager, and is fully accountable for achieving the established goals and objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Within Belimo, a HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) manufacturing company, the Quality Process Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality products that meet customer expectations and comply with industry standards. The main duties for this position include:

• Streamline and enhance internal workflows to enable efficient, high-quality manufacturing of supplier-provided materials.
• Conduct thorough root cause analyses and implement lasting corrective actions to address recurring supplier-related issues.
• Oversee disposition of rejected production materials, managing the full lifecycle from issue identification to resolution, while leading the Material Review Board.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans for both new and existing manufacturing processes to mitigate risks and ensure process reliability.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics, including defect rates, yield, and process capability, to drive data-informed improvements.
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and initial production to monitor quality performance and ensure compliance with standards.Support validation of products and processes, ensuring they meet engineering requirements and performance expectations.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal protocols, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and procurement teams to align on quality objectives and strategies.
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues collaboratively and foster strong, performance-driven partnerships.
• Facilitate supplier PPAP activities, including documentation review, part verification, and coordination to confirm component compliance prior to full-scale production.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field.
• Five years prior experience in an equivalent role for a manufacturing company.
• Six Sigman green belt required, black belt preferred.
• Experience in the HVAC or a related industry a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and organize cross-functional meetings, committees, and people in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated aggressive, persuasive, and creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Expert use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software.
• Travel requirements of position is approximately 20%.