Manufacturing Engineering Technician - JSI

LSI Industries Inc

Bangor, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assembly Drawings, Assembly Line, Auditing, Blueprints, Brazing, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Educational Technology, Electrical Wiring, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HVAC, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Production Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Refrigeration, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Green Belt, Soldering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical/Engineering Design, Testing
LOCATION
Bangor, ME
POSTED
4 days ago

Position Overview

Job Title: Internal Quality Assurance Specialist (Refrigeration Manufacturing)

Department: Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Operations

Location: Bangor, ME

Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

  • Quality Inspections: Perform routine and spot inspections at critical assembly stages, including brazing, leak testing, electrical wiring, final charging of refrigeration units, and receiving looking at vender quality.
  • Defect Tracking: Identify, log, and categorize product defects using data collection tools to track reject rates and rework trends.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve process rejections and prevent future manufacturing flaws.
  • Process Auditing: Conduct process control audits on the production floor (e.g., SOP adherence, standard torque limits, and critical-to-quality measurements).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production supervisors, design engineers, and assembly line workers to correct faults and implement kaizen (continuous improvement) strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance, specifically within HVAC/R or heavy mechanical manufacturing.
  • Technical Knowledge: Advanced understanding of refrigeration systems, including vapor compression cycles, brazing/soldering, and evacuation/charging processes.
  • Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, assembly drawings, and complex wiring diagrams.
  • Certifications: EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is highly preferred. Six Sigma Green Belt or similar quality certifications are a plus.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving capabilities, and excellent verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and navigate active manufacturing floors.
  • Comfortable wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About the Company

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LSI Industries Inc

Headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), LSI is a leading producer of high-performance, American-made lighting solutions. Our outdoor and indoor products and services, including our digital and print graphics capabilities, are valued by architects, engineers, distributors and contractors for their quality, reliability and innovation. The company’s products are used extensively in automotive dealerships, petroleum stations, quick service restaurants, grocery stores and pharmacies, retail establishments, sports complexes, parking lots and garages, and commercial and industrial buildings.

LSI has approximately 1,200 employees at seven manufacturing plants in the United States, including our corporate headquarters. LSI is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol LYTS – aligning us with many of the most prominent corporations in our industry.

The majority of LSI’s luminaires meet Buy American Act requirements.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.lsicorp.com