Quality Engineer: Data-Driven QA & Process Improvement

Pentair Management Company; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer for our Chardon, OH site to support the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and product realization. In this role you will analyze quality data, participate in root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and process performance.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing or quality assurance experience
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in manufacturing or quality environments preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and quality processes (supplier quality, SPC, lean improvement techniques)
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, from shop floor to senior management and to the customer.
• Ability to manage and influence remotely to coordinate quality improvement efforts for distribution center products made in multiple locations.
• Strong computer analysis, math, and statistical skills
• Project planning & project management skills
• Social/interpersonal skills to successfully manage daily interactions with various team members in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities throughout manufacturing and product realization processes.
• Assist in investigating product, process, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Error proof processes through design and implementation of fixtures, tooling, and gages.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with internal audits and compliance with quality management system requirements.
• Support development and maintenance of quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Review inspection and test data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in validating process changes and implementing quality improvements.
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to address quality concerns when required.
• Maintain calibration and measurement system records assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project planning

Statistics

SPC

Lean methods

Quality systems

Remote coordination

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Pentair is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer for our Chardon, OH site to support the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and product realization. In this role you will analyze quality data, participate in root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and process performance.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.