Quality Engineer - Motors & Drives (Hybrid)

Innomotics; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Innomotics is hiring a Quality Engineer to support motor manufacturing operations in Norwood, OH. You will drive resolution of quality issues, lead problem-solving, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve product quality and reduce NCC.

The role focuses on containment, corrective actions, and preventive measures, with emphasis on supplier quality and audits. Hybrid work schedule with travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including 1-2 years supplier quality.
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis and methodologies, including 8D and 5 Whys.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, FAI, CAPA, and process audits.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by investigating and resolving quality issues.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze production, field, and customer quality data to identify trends and root causes.
• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving activities using 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop and verify containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Communicate quality issues and corrective action plans to customers and stakeholders.
• Support Field Action Plans and customer quality initiatives as needed.
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and related quality documentation.
• Conduct supplier audits and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Track and analyze quality KPIs, including Cost of Non-Quality (NCC).
• Support supplier qualification, First Article Inspections (FAI), and new product introduction activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

8D

5 Whys

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

Control Plans

FAI

CAPA

Process audits

Job description

Innomotics is hiring a Quality Engineer to support motor manufacturing operations in Norwood, OH. You will drive resolution of quality issues, lead problem-solving, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to improve product quality and reduce NCC.

The role focuses on containment, corrective actions, and preventive measures, with emphasis on supplier quality and audits. Hybrid work schedule with travel up to 10% may be required.