Fieldpiece Instruments ยท 1 day ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer, V&V - Hybrid
Orange, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFieldpiece Instruments is hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Quality Design & Verification to play a critical role in ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of HVAC recovery and vacuum pump products. The role involves partnering closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure products meet the highest standards before reaching the field.
ConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Own quality assurance activities across all phases of product development for HVAC recovery and vacuum pumps
Ensure quality in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system designs
Perform engineering calculations related to fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and load requirements to validate pump performance
Create and maintain QA engineering documentation, specifications, and analyses, including Cpk and SPC data
Build, test, and evaluate physical prototypes to validate performance against requirements
Develop and continuously improve quality methodologies, standards, and processes
Create robust verification and validation (IOVV) test plans covering performance, reliability, and safety
Design and maintain test benches and environments that simulate real-world operating conditions
Execute test cases, analyze results, identify root causes, and support design debugging
Ensure full traceability of requirements through verification results and integration into DFMEA documentation
Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle
Participate in design reviews, providing informed and actionable QA validation feedback
Support manufacturing ramp-up and help resolve quality issues during production and field use
Ensure compliance with EPA refrigerant handling guidelines, ISO 9001:2015, and U.S. and international electrical safety standards, including IECEx and ATEX
Collaborate with overseas ODM/OEM partners and participate in process and quality audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive Quality Assurance experience in a product-based environment with hardware, firmware, and software components
Proven experience developing test environments, test procedures, verification plans, and failure analyses
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, particularly in design and development
Hands-on verification and validation experience with electro-mechanical products
Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within project timelines
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles; experience with pumps, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and hydraulics strongly preferred
Experience working with overseas ODM/OEM partners
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification is a plus
Familiarity with refrigeration cycles and EPA regulations for refrigerant recovery and handling
Benefits
Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions.
Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches.
Company
Fieldpiece Instruments
Fieldpiece Instruments is the leading manufacturer of professional-grade tools for the HVACR industry, delivering quality instruments industry pros trust to help them do more, every day.
51-200 employees
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