Hybrid Quality Engineer: Process & Risk Lead

Battelle Memorial Institute; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid in-office/remote model

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Partner coverage & family support

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across product development and manufacturing in our National Security Business Unit. This hybrid role is based in Columbus, OH, reporting to the Senior Quality Manager and emphasizing data‑driven problem solving and continuous improvement.

You will maintain the QMS, conduct audits, support design reviews and risk management activities, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high‑quality products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field and 5 years of experience in quality or engineering roles within regulated or standards‑driven industries.
• Experience with quality systems, internal audits, design controls, risk management, CAPA, root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing/supplier quality.
• Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not offered at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities across product development and manufacturing for Battelle's National Security Business Unit.
• Perform statistical analyses to support validation, process capability, investigations, and quality trend analysis; document nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Maintain the QMS in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and other standards; drive continuous improvement.
• Support design reviews, verification/validation, and design transfer activities.
• Contribute to risk management activities such as FMEA and risk-based quality planning.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through development, testing, and release phases; improve design controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve quality issues and manage supplier qualification/performance.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and assist with external audits; drive cross-functional collaboration for quality objectives.

Skills

Statistical analyses

Quality systems

ISO 9001 / AS9100

CAPA & root cause analysis

Risk management

Data-driven problem solving

QMS software

Manufacturing quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality or related field

Tools

QMS software

Statistical methods

Job description

Battelle is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance across product development and manufacturing in our National Security Business Unit. This hybrid role is based in Columbus, OH, reporting to the Senior Quality Manager and emphasizing data‑driven problem solving and continuous improvement.

You will maintain the QMS, conduct audits, support design reviews and risk management activities, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure high‑quality products