Quality Engineer I: Start in SPC & Process Control

Nanotech Energy; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401(k)

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Job summary

Nanotech Energy in Chico, California is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer I to support incoming, supplier, in-process, measurement-system, nonconformance, and manufacturing quality activities.

Under the direction of the Senior Quality Manager, the engineer applies approved inspection methods, statistical tools, and ISO 9001 requirements to prevent defects and improve process control. Expect growth in quality analytics and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to quality engineering.
• 0–2 years of quality/engineering experience or equivalent with internships or capstone projects.
• Foundational knowledge of incoming and in-process inspection, supplier quality, NCR/CAPA/8D, sampling, SPC, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and analyze data with Excel or similar tools.
• Experience with quality software/tools such as PLEX MES, ISO 9001, APQP/PPAP, Minitab or JMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing-floor quality across electrode processing and cell assembly.
• Perform or support risk-based incoming and in-process inspection using approved drawings and control plans.
• Maintain MES inspection, material-status, traceability, and records.
• Initiate nonconformance records and support CAPA, NCR, 8D and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Statistical tools

Reading drawings

Excel

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical, chemical, materials, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field.

Tools

PLEX MES

ISO 9001

APQP/PPAP

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Nanotech Energy in Chico, California is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer I to support incoming, supplier, in-process, measurement-system, nonconformance, and manufacturing quality activities.

Under the direction of the Senior Quality Manager, the engineer applies approved inspection methods, statistical tools, and ISO 9001 requirements to prevent defects and improve process control. Expect growth in quality analytics and supplier collaboration.