Quality Engineer

Brennan Industries; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to support PPAP submissions, product inspections, and quality documentation. You will lead root cause analysis, develop inspection plans, and drive issue resolution in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality records, supporting ISO 9001 compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in quality engineering, QA, inspection or related technical role preferred.
• Experience preparing PPAP documentation strongly preferred.
• Experience in ISO 9001-certified QMS preferred.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP submissions including dimensional results, control plans, capability data and supporting docs.
• Perform dimensional inspections and verify conformance to drawings and specs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and customer quality requirements to set inspection criteria.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D actions for quality concerns.
• Develop inspection plans and control plans for new products and changes.
• Analyze inspection data and drive cross-functional continuous improvement.
• Support calibration and maintenance of measurement equipment and maintain quality records.
• Assist ISO 9001 audits and maintain QMS documentation.

Skills

PPAP knowledge

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Measurement systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

PPAP management

MS Office/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality/Manufacturing related degree or equivalent

3+ years in quality engineering role

Tools

ERP systems

Document control systems

Microsoft Office

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.