Quality Engineer

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 delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH.

Battelle is seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as lead for quality assurance activities across product development and manufacturing, supporting Battelle's National Security Business Unit. A qualified individual demonstrates independent judgment and thought leadership in the execution of quality processes, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, proposes solutions, and takes ownership of assigned projects and tasks.

This role operates independently within applicable quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100, and within the applicable Quality Management System (QMS). The Quality Engineer contributes to risk management, design controls, manufacturing and supplier quality, data-driven problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives in support of high-quality products and services. This is a hybrid position reporting to the Senior Quality Manager for the business.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, the selected individual will lead quality assurance activities across product development and manufacturing in support of Battelle's National Security Business Unit. Responsibilities may include:

• Perform statistical analyses to support validation, process capability, investigations, and quality trend analysis; document and track nonconformances and CAPAs; and participate in root cause analysis.

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and other applicable standards, taking ownership of assigned tasks and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Support quality planning activities for new product development, including design reviews, verification and validation support, and design transfer activities.

• Contribute to risk management activities such as FMEA and related risk‑based quality planning, taking initiative in identifying and mitigating risks.

• Ensure traceability of requirements through development, testing, and release phases, and contribute to improvements in design control practices.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues, support incoming inspection processes and sampling plan execution, and participate in supplier qualification and performance monitoring.

• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, records, and other controlled documents.

• Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, project requirements, and applicable regulatory and customer quality requirements.

• Participate in and conduct internal audits and help prepare documentation and responses for external customer and third‑party audits.

• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance quality and efficiency, champion best practices and innovative approaches, and collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field and 5 years of experience in quality or engineering roles within regulated or standards‑driven industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience with quality systems, internal audits, design controls, risk management, CAPA, root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing and/or supplier quality.

• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within ISO 9001 and AS9100 environments.

• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green Belt.

• Experience using QMS software and data analysis tools.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well‑being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers