Engineering Jobs in Arizona

Job Description:

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading the procurement of materials, equipment, and services across multiple categories. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing initiatives and manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories.

• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Evaluate vendor quotes, capabilities, and service offerings to select and onboard the most suitable suppliers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance) to align sourcing strategies with business goals.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements.

• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics.

• Continuously improve sourcing processes and contribute to strategic procurement planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

• 4–6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

• Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and supplier relationships.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement tools.

• Knowledge of industry best practices, sourcing methodologies, and cost analysis techniques.

Work Environment:

• Operates with moderate supervision and increasing autonomy.

• Expected to exercise sound judgment and initiative in decision-making.

• Reports to a Procurement Manager or Sourcing Lead.

Job Title: Power Generation PM

Openings: 1

Duration: Contract to Hire (Will be hired on full time at 6 months 100% guaranteed)

Location: 20 E Thomas Rd #2500, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5 (Monday Friday remote)

Pay Rate: $50-60/hr

Start Date: January

Interview: Interview times on the books for next week and the week after, ideally in person if local

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering

A minimum 2 years project management experience

5+ power generation experience (renewables)

Job Description

Develop and maintain positive and proactive client relationships.

Achieve project schedule, quality, and profitability goals.

Serve as proposal champion/manager and assist with proposal preparation, review of contract terms and conditions, and evaluate risks associated with the services being offered.

Provide daily leadership to the project team and technical staff in completion of project activities.

Provide regular communication and coordination within the project team and with the client such that the project work plan and the client's expectations on deliverables are understood and aligned. Monitor project deliverables for quality, completeness and conformance to the client's expectations.

Proactively monitor and maintain the project budget and schedule. Develop appropriate recovery plans in the event of potential shortfalls.

Monitor the contracted scope of work and identify scope changes.

Provide training and mentoring to project team staff on project management and project consulting issues.

Perform design or consulting work in the manager's area of engineering expertise.

Routinely report project progress to the local and regional accounting and operations team.

Have the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

Excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

All other duties as assigned

JOB SUMMARY

Mama Lola's is a dynamic and rapidly expanding tortilla and fried chip manufacturer located in Phoenix, AZ. We are seeking an experienced and vision-oriented VP of Operations to spearhead the company's efforts, execute on the ambitious growth expectations of more than doubling revenue to large national customers within the next 3 years. This position requires an individual who can achieve both short-term objectives while focusing on how these objectives get the company closer to achieving its long-term initiatives.

The VP-Operations serves as the Company's senior operating leader collaborating and reporting directly to the President and is fully accountable for the safety, consistent product quality, and efficient operation of the entire facility. This role owns production output, labor efficiency, equipment reliability, routine and preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement across the plant and is a major contributor to food safety, quality compliance, SOPs.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who has mastered being an agent of change within the organization—someone who thrives in an SQF Level 3 environment, understands high-speed food manufacturing, and can translate strategy into disciplined execution across both people and equipment and excels in shaping future growth

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Execution

• Own full responsibility for production performance, labor utilization, efficiency, waste, downtime, throughput, and equipment uptime.
• Lead Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Sanitation departments with clear expectations, disciplined processes, and accountability at every level.
• Trains team on continuous improvement methods. Measures results and initiatives process improvement execution
• Can evaluate the effectiveness of all equipment, identifies bottlenecks limiting growth, and recommends viable solutions

KPI Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the President to establish, modify, monitor, and improve KPIs
• Suggest and optimize improvement initiatives that reduce material loss, boost throughput, stabilize labor standards, and improve equipment reliability.
• Oversee an up to $5 million capital improvement plan that needs to be implemented within the next 3 years
• Use Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central and MaintainX to drive decisions and accountability, not just reporting.

People, Performance & Department Leadership

• Directly manage the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Production Scheduler, and Sanitations Leads
• Ensure standardized onboarding, training, certification, and skills development for all production, maintenance, and sanitation personnel.
• Conduct routine coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, pride in workmanship, and cross-functional ownership.
• Ensure all equipment is operated, maintained, and serviced in compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

• Partner closely with Quality Assurance leadership to ensure SQF Level 3 compliance and continuous audit readiness.
• Support and enforce all requirements related to SQF, FDA, Organic, and Kosher certifications.
• Ensure all SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and safety rules are documented, trained, followed, and enforced.
• Champion a food safety and sanitation culture where quality and compliance are non-negotiable.

Process, Documentation & Systems

• Develop, maintain, review, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, maintenance standards, and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with Business Data Analysts to convert plant and maintenance data into actionable improvements.
• Reduce changeover time and operational variability through standard work and disciplined scheduling.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (18-36 months)

• Develop executable plans to double production output over next 3 years via:
• Select new equipment or process improvements
• Transition to a 24/5 production facility
• Potentially move one of the current product lines to new facility
• Waste and labor cost as % of revenue are measurably improved

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in: Operations Management, Engineering or Business Administration
• 5–7+ operating at a Senior Level in a high-volume food operation with a track record of executing capital improvement plans and doubling growth objectives.
• Proven experience leading operations in SQF Level 3 or GFSI-certified facilities
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, food safety systems, maintenance best practices, and audit preparation
• Working understanding of P&L, budgeting, and cost controls

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to work in industrial environments
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

SALARY

$175K - 185K annual salary paid biweekly

Company Overview

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting energy storage, power generation, modular data center infrastructure, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment, GTI delivers steel enclosures, integrated platforms, and mission-critical modular systems. Maintaining safe operations, environmental compliance, and disciplined quality systems is critical to GTI's manufacturing performance and ISO 9001-certified operating environment.

Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead enterprise safety, environmental compliance, and risk management across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and enforcing EHS programs that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence in fabrication-driven manufacturing environments. The Director of EHS partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership to embed safety into daily production activities while maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and ISO-aligned quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead GTI's Environmental Health & Safety strategy across manufacturing facilities

• Establish and enforce safety programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and federal regulations

• Build and maintain safety management systems that support ISO 9001 operational discipline

• Lead site-level safety initiatives including hazard identification, risk mitigation, and safety audits

• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Develop leading and lagging safety KPIs including TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting, and incident frequency rates

• Implement safety training programs covering equipment operation, lockout/tagout, confined space, welding safety, and industrial hazards

• Partner with manufacturing leadership to integrate safety into fabrication, assembly, welding, and production workflows

• Ensure environmental compliance including waste handling, hazardous material storage, emissions reporting, and regulatory documentation

• Manage site emergency response planning and incident preparedness

• Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety and environmental standards

• Develop and maintain safety documentation, policies, and regulatory reporting requirements

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace hazards and improve operational safety culture

• Collaborate with HR and Operations to support worker safety training, onboarding safety orientation, and compliance programs

• Provide executive reporting on safety performance, compliance risks, and improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

• 10+ years of EHS experience within industrial manufacturing or fabrication environments

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing EHS programs or safety teams

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards

• Experience implementing safety systems within ISO-aligned manufacturing environments

• Proven experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs

• Strong knowledge of industrial hazards including welding, fabrication, heavy equipment, and manufacturing processes

• Demonstrated ability to influence plant leadership and drive safety culture improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification

• Experience in fabrication, modular manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations

• Familiarity with environmental reporting, hazardous materials management, and sustainability initiatives

• Experience building enterprise EHS programs in growth-stage manufacturing organizations

Role: Data & Analytics Technical Program Manager (TPM)

LOCATION: PHOENIX, AZ (HYBRID)

Full-Time/Direct Hire

Overview

We are looking for a Data & Analytics TPM to lead delivery of enterprise data initiatives and help

scale the company's analytics platform. This role will coordinate data engineering, analytics, and

business teams to deliver high-impact data products and insights.

Ideally we need someone who is comes from a core hands-on technical Data & Analytics background and transitioned in to Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data platform and analytics programs.
• Manage initiatives across Snowflake, data pipelines, and BI analytics.
• Coordinate data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders.
• Track roadmap, milestones, and execution for data initiatives.
• Drive adoption of dashboards, data products, and analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in Technical Program Management or Data/Analytics programs
• Must have experience Technical experience in Snowflake, ETL, BI Analytics, AWS Cloud.
• Experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, ETL pipelines, cloud)
• Strong stakeholder and program management skills
• Experience working with data engineering and analytics teams

KP Aviation, a global supplier and acquirer of aftermarket aviation assets and components, is seeking a Technical Acquisitions Manager to support its expanding international portfolio. The Technical Acquisitions Manager plays a critical, cross-functional role in supporting and executing aircraft, engine, airframe, and component acquisitions while providing strong technical oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This role bridges commercial strategy and technical execution, ensuring that all acquisition opportunities meet the company's financial, operational, and regulatory standards.

The Technical Acquisitions Manager partners closely with Acquisitions, Leasing & Trading, Product Line, Technical, Sales, and Finance teams to identify, structure, underwrite, and close asset transactions. In addition to leading technical due diligence and valuation support, this role mentors junior team members, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the long-term growth and performance of the company's asset portfolio. The position requires a strong understanding of the aviation aftermarket, technical records, asset condition, and financial implications of acquisition decisions.

Remote or hybrid work options may be available based on location and experience.

Your role will take you to new heights, as you'll be tasked with these essential job responsibilities:

• Support and execute acquisitions of aircraft, engines, airframes, and related components to support fleet operations and portfolio expansion.
• Develop and execute acquisition strategies aligned with company investment objectives and financial targets.
• Lead deal structuring, financial modeling, valuation analysis, and risk assessment for asset acquisitions.
• Negotiate purchase agreements, technical conditions, and commercial terms to optimize deal value and minimize risk.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess asset liquidity, demand, and long-term profitability.
• Review and validate financial and technical models used for bids, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Support the Vice President of Acquisitions in achieving annual acquisition targets and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and oversee technical due diligence activities, including asset inspections, records audits, shop visit reviews, and redelivery conditions.
• Collaborate with Technical and Product Line teams to optimize underwriting standards, asset configuration, and maintenance assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and technical requirements (FAA, EASA, OEM standards) throughout the acquisition process.
• Provide expert technical input to acquisition decisions, including life-limited parts, maintenance status, and asset condition impacts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including OEMs, MROs, lessors, and inspectors, during evaluation and acquisition phases.
• Mentor and support junior acquisitions and technical team members as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across acquisition, technical review, and asset integration processes.
• Maintain, develop, and implement robust technical standards, systems, and documentation processes related to asset acquisitions.
• Provide regular updates and report to senior leadership on acquisition progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by management.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:

• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft, engines, airframes, and components, including records audits and asset condition evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading aircraft and engine acquisition transactions in the aviation aftermarket.
• Ability to create, review, and interpret financial models supporting asset valuation, deal economics, and investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, technical documentation, and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and external partners.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to represent the company professionally with industry stakeholders on a global scale.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel-based financial and technical analysis.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for asset inspections, audits, and project support.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and team-driven mindset aligned with company core values.

We significantly value our employees and believe in compensating each with a substantial benefits and compensation package including:

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability coverage (Employer pays 100% of employee premiums)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Profit Sharing and Bonus opportunities
• Voluntary ancillary plans including Life Insurance, Accident and Hospital coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

KP Aviation is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

BENEFITS:

At KP Aviation, we aim to provide a comprehensive compensation package that stands out in the industry, helping us attract, engage, and retain top talent. Our package includes competitive base pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and short-term disability coverage, a 401k/retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and much more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

KP Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Title: Heavy Civil Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Type of Role: Direct hire

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of heavy civil and heavy highway construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, team leadership, and client coordination. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing complex infrastructure projects, overseeing field teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage the full lifecycle of heavy civil and heavy highway construction projects from planning through closeout

• Oversee projects typically valued at $10M+, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget

• Develop and maintain CPM project schedules using Primavera P6

• Lead financial oversight including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

• Develop and manage change order strategies and negotiations

• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, design firms, and utility companies throughout the project lifecycle

• Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents, Project Engineers, and field teams

• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project execution

• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective execution strategies

• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of heavy civil construction experience

• Proven experience managing large infrastructure projects valued at $10M+

• Strong expertise in project forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

• Experience using Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage field teams and project stakeholders

• Authorization to work in the United States

The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring for an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying the Energy Transition. They provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability.

Summary of Position Functions

The Controls Engineer will quickly gain an understanding and working knowledge of their technology products and building automation systems. The engineer will utilize this understanding to design, implement, and optimize building automation systems that control various commercial systems including HVAC, lighting, access control, etc. The engineer will optimize control sequences to reduce energy consumption and increasing facility wide energy efficiency.

Essential Position Functions

· Assist engineering and project teams with design, programming, and commissioning of building automation systems.

· Write and optimize building automation control sequences to reduce energy consumption in increase facility efficiency.

· Assist project teams with the creation of design and construction documents as they relate to building automation systems and other technology products.

· Troubleshoot low voltage circuitry in the field and verify functional requirements are met.

· Respond to and rectify customer issues or occupant comfort complaints in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

· Detail-oriented multi-tasker.

· Excellent written, verbal, and diplomatic communication skills.

· Strong collaborative skills; ability to collaborate with other engineers to methodically solve complex problems.

· Outgoing, energetic self-starter.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experience with at least one CAD or 3D modeling software.

Educational/Certification Requirement

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, or Software.

· Valid driver's license.

Required Experience

· 10 years in building automation system design and implementation

· Tridium Niagara AX / N4 certified

· Distech, Reliable Controls, or Honeywell experience

Travel required

· Position requires travel.

Senior Integration & Test Engineer - Optics

Location: Tucson, AZ

Position Type: Direct hire

Salary: $110,000 to $125,000

Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder only

Overview

Integration and test (I&T) engineers work closely with systems engineers to develop, verify, and validate requirements for cutting-edge complex systems that may involve optical, mechanical, electronic, and/or software elements. In the early phases of a project or program, they work to understand the customer's needs and participate in technology readiness reviews to gauge the organization's ability to produce the desired product. I&T engineers are responsible for understanding all system interfaces and developing rigorous integration and test plans to ensure each system and subsystem requirement is appropriately addressed. Subsequently, they execute on those plans by utilizing their extensive hands-on assembly, integration, and testing skillsets.

A Senior Integration and Test Engineer leads a wide variety of technical activities during the product realization process for assemblies and systems involving a high level of complexity. In particular, they are charged with leading the planning and execution of AI&T activities for projects that may involve precision cleanroom assembly, specialized equipment/fixturing, and custom test bed development. They help in assessing existing AI&T equipment and processes to ensure requirements for a variety of products can be effectively verified. Additionally, a Senior Integration & Test Engineer plays an important role in training and mentoring more junior engineers. With an optics focus, they are primarily tasked with hands-on integration of optical components through assembly and precision alignment. They are well-versed in optical metrology and proficient in a wide range of optical performance testing methods.

Responsibilities:

• Interface directly with customers to understand top-down technical and end-user needs
• Assist systems engineers in the development of system and subsystem requirements
• Provide feedback to design engineers, customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders regarding the feasibility of product assembly, integration, and test
• Assist systems engineers during the system readiness review process
• Assess assembly and testing capabilities and recommend equipment and tool acquisitions
• Understand system interfaces and the impact of each subsystem on top-level system requirements
• Craft and communicate the integration plan to key stakeholders for different types of hardware and software into a variety of systems and environments
• Perform execution and oversight of critical system and subsystem integration activities
• Develop and document the assembly and test plan for each subsystem and system requirements as applicable
• Coordinate system test efforts by communicating the test plan and by training technicians
• Track, analyze, and document all verification and validation efforts
• Support root cause and corrective action processes as necessary
• Travel to customer sites to partake in process/knowledge transfers and perform on-site I&T activities
• Facilitate the build and modification of test equipment to support short-term project-specific and long-term strategic needs
• Assist in the training and development of more junior engineers
• Engage in process improvement efforts within the department
• Attend external training, seminars, and conferences to continue personal growth and further the technical exposure of the company
• Generate concepts and guide the development of optical alignment and test fixturing
• Perform optical alignment using a variety of equipment and techniques
• Test optical components, assemblies, and systems using a variety of optical measurement equipment

Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of key optical engineering concepts
• Experience assembling and aligning multi-element optical systems
• Experience testing optical assemblies and systems (environmental, surface quality, imaging performance)
• Practical knowledge of precision optical alignment, test and calibration equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of interfaces (physical, electrical, and logical) between components, units under test (UUT) and test platforms
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment, inspection tools, electronics, and software
• Experience developing requirements, Integrated Test Plans (ITP), and Acceptance Test Plans (ATP)
• Experience with failure test, root cause, and corrective action processes
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation of designs, plans, and procedures
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well across different teams, disciplines, and cultures
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
• US Citizen or permanent residence required

Education/ Experience

• Undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred) in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field and a minimum of 10 years of prior, relevant hands-on experience in lab and/or manufacturing environments (preferably optics related)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are GTN – \"The Go To Network\"

Composition Brands is an independent residential kitchen and outdoor living company with a portfolio of premium and ultra-luxury brands including Viking, AGA, Rangemaster, La Cornue, Lynx, and U-Line. With operations across North America and Europe, the company is focused on long-term brand stewardship, thoughtful design, and scalable growth. To learn more, visit Summary:

The Group Quality Manager leads the end-to-end global quality strategy across all appliance platforms, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners. This role ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and a consistent premium customer experience while reducing warranty costs and protecting brand reputation in high-volume, long-life products.

Serving as the global leader for appliance quality strategy, this position oversees mechanical, electrical, electronic, thermal, and software-related quality throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept development through field performance - across refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, and dishwashing product categories.

This role reports directly to the President and is based in the Atlanta, GA area, with approximately 30–50% travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities:

Quality Strategy & Governance

• Define and deploy a global quality strategy for major appliances aligned with brand, safety, cost, and reliability objectives.
• Establish standardized quality policies, procedures, and KPIs across all regions and platforms.
• Act as executive escalation owner for product safety incidents, regulatory actions, recalls, and field campaigns.
• Lead management reviews and risk assessments at executive level.

Quality Management Systems & Regulatory Compliance

• Own and govern the group QMS aligned appliance-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC, CE, NOM, DOE energy efficiency, EPA refrigerant regulations, and regional safety standards.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits, as needed.
• Ensure effective CAPA systems and sustained corrective actions.

Product Development & Design Quality

• Partner with R&D to embed design-for-quality, design-for-reliability, and design-for-compliance.
• Govern DFMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, HALT/HASS, and validation plans.
• Ensure robust design transfer and quality gates from concept through SOP.
• Approve product and engineering changes impacting safety, performance, or compliance.

Manufacturing & Process Quality

• Standardize quality processes across major appliance assembly lines, including:
• Critical-to-safety and critical-to-quality characteristics
• SPC and process capability for key operations
• Functional, safety, and end-of-line testing
• Drive defect prevention through error-proofing, in-line controls, and layered process audits.
• Support new factory launches, line transfers, and capacity expansions.

Supplier & Component Quality

• Define supplier quality standards for critical major appliance components including compressors, sealed systems, gas components, heaters, motors, PCBs, wiring harnesses, insulation, coatings, and structural parts.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Partner with Sourcing to mitigate supply risk and manage supplier change control.
• Lead resolution of high-risk supplier quality issues.

Customer Quality, Field Performance & Warranty

• Own customer quality metrics including warranty claims, field failures, service call rates, and repeat repairs.
• Partner with Service, Field Operations, and Retail partners to analyze failure trends.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for systemic issues.
• Drive continuous reduction of warranty cost and field campaigns.

Cost of Poor Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across plants and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, returns, and warranty expense.
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
• 12+ years of quality leadership in major appliance or durable consumer goods manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of regulations and certification processes
• Proven success reducing warranty and field failure costs.
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence, manage teams, and deliver change.
• New product development and release readiness experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading recalls, field campaigns, or regulatory investigations preferred.
• Experience in global manufacturing and sourcing environments preferred.
• Experience in lean transformation and development of engaged workforce culture preferred.
• Reliability testing experience preferred.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, paint, welding, final assembly preferred.

Composition Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.