Corporate Engineer

brennan industries; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Industries in Solon, OH, seeks a Quality Engineer to support PPAP submissions, inspections, and QMS compliance. You will lead root cause analysis and 8D activities, create inspection plans and work with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to drive improvement.

A bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3+ years in quality roles are preferred. Experience with ISO 9001 and PPAP documentation is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years in quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection or related role preferred.
• Experience preparing and completing PPAP documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System preferred.
• Experience in industrial, machining, hydraulic, automotive or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and complete PPAP submissions with supporting documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and product evaluations to verify conformance.
• Review drawings, GD&T, specs and customer requirements to set inspection criteria.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D actions to resolve quality issues.
• Develop inspection and control plans for new product development and changes.
• Analyze inspection and nonconformance data to drive cross-functional improvement.
• Support calibration and maintenance of measurement equipment and quality records.
• Assist ISO 9001 compliance and participate in audits and corrective actions.

Skills

PPAP knowledge

Drawings & GD&T

Root cause analysis

Calibration & measurement systems

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

PPAP management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

JOB FUNCTION: This position is responsible for completing and supporting PPAP submissions, product inspections, quality documentation, root cause analysis and corrective actions while ensuring products meet customer, engineering and applicable quality requirements.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare, coordinate and complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, including dimensional results, control plans, capability data and required supporting documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and product evaluations using precision measurement and inspection equipment to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications and customer-specific quality requirements to establish appropriate inspection criteria.
• Investigate internal, supplier and customer quality concerns and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and 8D activities through resolution and effectiveness verification.
• Support new product development, product changes and customer requirements by developing inspection plans, control plans and other required quality documentation.
• Analyze inspection results, nonconformance data and quality trends and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the calibration, control and maintenance of measurement and inspection equipment within the Corporate Quality Lab and maintain accurate quality records.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and the company’s Quality Management System, including participation in internal and external audits, corrective actions and maintenance of required quality documentation.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of PPAP requirements and quality documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&T
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action and structured problem-solving methods
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement system requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection and quality results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate quality issues across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple PPAPs, customer requirements and quality projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP, quality management and document control systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical education and relevant quality experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection or a related technical quality role preferred.
• Experience preparing and completing PPAP documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System preferred.
• Experience in an industrial, machining, hydraulic, automotive or similar technical product environment is preferred.