Plant Quality Engineer at Duravent Group – Jacksonville, Texas

Who We Are

Builder’s Best is a manufacturer of residential and commercial venting solutions.

35+ years, 15+ patents, 1000+ SKUs, 6+ models of semi rigid aluminum duct, 7+ models of metal hoods, specialty elbows, close clearance periscopes and 2 facilities later (that is not a complete list) Builder’s Best supplies national companies with a wide range of venting products. It is our mission to provide quality venting materials at reasonable prices using American labor. We serve and support our community helping local hospitals, libraries, blind and impaired labor employers and Relay for Life, with the hope of helping to make the world a better place to live and work.

Our headquarters is in Jacksonville, Texas. We are centrally located in the rolling hills of east Texas, not far from Interstate 20, two hours east of Dallas and four hours north of Houston. We also maintain a manufacturing and distribution plant in Plant City, Florida.

As of 2024, Builder’s Best is part of the larger Duravent Group. The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems.

This Role:

Our team is currently seeking a Quality Engineer. This role will be based out of our Jacksonville, Texas manufacturing facility.

What You Will Do:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and control processes within the HVAC manufacturing plant. This role involves conducting inspections, audits, and tests to ensure products meet quality standards, identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability.

How You Will Do It:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance and control procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests of incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality processes and product design.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive quality improvements and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards and specifications.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure quality performance and drive improvements.
• Develop and implement testing protocols and procedures for HVAC products to ensure they meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Work with the design and engineering teams to develop quality plans for new products, including design for quality and reliability (DFQR).

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent with experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles, preferably in the HVAC or related manufacturing industry.
• Experience working directly on the shop floor with operators as well as supporting or leading quality technicians.
• Proven experience in quality control, root cause analysis, SPC, control plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer - CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus.
• Experience helping build or improving a quality system in a plant environment would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), quality assurance principles, and quality control techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies, including statistical process control (SPC), FMEA, and Six Sigma.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage quality improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with 4% match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental
• Long Term Disability Insurance paid by the company
• Short Term Disability Insurance paid by the company
• Life Insurance (15K Life/15K AD&D) paid by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts

EEOC Statement
Builders Best is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.