
Quality Engineer I
Brewer Science • Dayton, Ohio, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Quality Engineer I (entry level/early career)
**Location & work type: ** Dayton, Ohio; onsite (work arrangement not explicitly stated)
**Work authorization: ** Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship
**Stack/tools (explicit/implicit): **
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Quality systems, change control documentation/data packages
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SPC practices (statistical process control)
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DFMEA/PFMEA (design/process FMEA)
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Risk/failure analysis, corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
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Data collection/reporting on quality metrics
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Supplier quality processes (questionnaires, PCS review, nonconformance mgmt, audits)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Implement and maintain quality systems for new product/process development and manufacturing; reduce supplied material scrap.
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Ensure customer requirements are met via functional specifications and lead DFMEA/PFMEA through design validation; verify production documentation before start.
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Troubleshoot quality issues with cross-functional teams; drive systemic improvements, CAPA, corrective actions, and customer complaint reduction; support supplier development.
**Must-have skills: **
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Quality engineering fundamentals (quality systems, documentation control)
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FMEA/risk analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)
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SPC understanding and application
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Root-cause/systemic problem solving; data collection & quality metrics reporting
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Cross-functional collaboration (design/R&D/quality cont
Full Description
Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets. We are currently seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Quality Engineer I. This position will be located in Dayton, Ohio.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.
Summary
Quality Engineers are responsible for introducing, maintaining, and improving quality systems to support the development, introduction, and manufacturing of externally supplied new products, processes, and technologies, as well as the reduction of supplied material scrap. This position is tasked with managing, meeting, and exceeding both internal and external customer expectations. Additionally, Quality Engineers aid in supplier development activities, driving existing suppliers to continuously improve product quality, responding effectively to corrective and preventive actions, and driving quality system improvements.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of quality systems and work closely with design, research and development, quality control, and manufacturing engineering teams on product and process design during the development and introduction of new products and technologies. Ensure that customer requirements are incorporated into product functional specifications and lead applicable risk and failure analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) to ensure functional specification requirements are fully met during design validation. Ensure all appropriate documentation is in place before starting production. Work with key quality, applications, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and identify systemic process improvements for an overall reduction of material nonconformance, corrective actions, and customer complaints. Manage activities and produce data packages for change control and customer notifications. Support the effective use of SPC practices to monitor, stabilize, and improve the manufacturing process. Assist in the implementation of best practices for chemical manufacturing. Follow guidelines stated in the documented quality procedures and standards. Support supplier development activities including questionnaire completion, PCS review, non-conformance management, audits, and other activities as they arise. Collect and analyze data to track and report on quality metrics. Conduct post-batch reviews to ensure quality requirements are met for completed batches.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering or related field or An equivalent combination of education and related experience. Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification is preferred but not required.
Benefits
At Brewer Science, we are a Top Workplace, Certified Employee-Owned, Certified B Corp™, and GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill. By joining Brewer Science, you will be eligible to receive benefits including
Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans Educational assistance & employee assistance program
Application Process: To apply for this position please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.
Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans