Junior Quality Engineer — Drive Improvement & Learn

Pennex; Leetonia (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Pennex in Leetonia, OH is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to join our quality team. This entry-level role focuses on applying engineering principles to ensure the highest quality standards in our products and processes.

You will work closely with quality engineers and cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives, monitor product performance, and implement improvements. A degree in engineering or QA is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related Technical field or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related Technical field preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality control processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Conducts inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on quality data, including defect rates, process variances, and performance trends.
• Assists in identifying root causes of defects or non-conformance and support corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Assists in conducting audits of production processes and product performance to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and R&D, to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Supports the implementation of new quality initiatives and best practices.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Documents test results, inspections, and quality issues clearly and accurately.
• Helps maintain quality control documentation, reports, and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Quality Assurance

Statistical Analysis

Time Management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/QA

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Quality Management Software (QMS)

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Pennex in Leetonia, OH is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer to join our quality team. This entry-level role focuses on applying engineering principles to ensure the highest quality standards in our products and processes.

You will work closely with quality engineers and cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives, monitor product performance, and implement improvements. A degree in engineering or QA is required or equivalent experience.