Manufacturing Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer Aerzen USA Corp. is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including: Wastewater, Process Gas, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. We are One Team, and we Empower our team members to be both Inquisitive and Evolutionary. The Quality Control Engineer will monitor and audit manufactured goods and processes within the Value Stream and carry out all Quality Assurance functions. Will review documentation ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), customer-approved procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Calibration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WIs). Needs to work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, maintain quality records, and communicate with customers and suppliers. • Serve as the subject matter expert for the Quality Management System (QMS), including administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of QT9. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting quality management systems and quality control processes. • Monitor, evaluate, and oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspection activities to ensure products and processes consistently meet quality standards. • Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent recurrence of quality issues and drive operational excellence. • Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, audits, returns, corrective actions, and performance improvement initiatives. • Develop, review, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs), forms, and related QMS documentation. • Train and support employees on new and revised quality, safety, and continuous improvement procedures, ensuring consistent implementation across the organization. • Integrate and maintain quality, safety, and continuous improvement programs, procedures, and documentation within the QMS for local, regional, and affiliated entities. • Oversee the disposition of nonconforming material, including evaluation of costs, responsibilities, and corrective measures. • Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement by effectively communicating expectations and engaging employees at all organizational levels. • Coach, counsel, and develop employees to support performance, accountability, and professional growth. • Support and promote employee engagement in workplace safety initiatives and maintain effective emergency response programs, including drills and preparedness activities. • Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, audits, corrective actions, and other QMS activities. • Prepare and submit reports on QMS performance, compliance, audit results, and key quality metrics for management and regulatory agencies. • Maintain professional and technical expertise through continuous learning, industry research, professional associations, and relevant training opportunities.

Other: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with cross-facility/functional teams and influence positive change. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, this is a hands on position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think critically and develop effective solutions to complex challenges. Computer Intermediate Computer Knowledge: Able to create, use, and navigate and perform reports. Participate in ISO 9001 activities and audits as required. Must have motivational skills and a strong passion to create a Quality & Continuous Improvement culture across all business units. Hands-on experience utilizing continuous improvement processes to drive improvements in KPI metrics. Must have the ability to travel 10-20% of the time as needed for business. Aerzen USA Corp., inclusive of its subsidiaries (further "Aerzen") is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees based on skills and experience. Aerzen ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran's status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. Aerzen is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact hr-usa@aerzen.com.All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Aerzen USA Corp is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.