QA Engineer

Performix • Fairfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This onsite QA Engineer position in Fairfield, Ohio, is a six-month role focused on solving manufacturing quality problems, improving processes, and helping deliver high-quality products. The role is suited to an engineer with approximately 1 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, industrial engineering, or a related field who wants to grow technical skills while working with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.

The engineer identifies quality issues, drives corrective actions, supports production teams, and leads or participates in continuous improvement projects that improve customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance. The position includes investigating product and process issues, supporting manufacturing quality controls and documentation, monitoring process performance, and collaborating across functions on quality matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Production Support Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quality tools, including 8D problem solving, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and FMEA (PFMEA).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Support containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in customer and internal quality issue resolution.
• Work with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support process audits and verify compliance with established procedures.
• Help maintain process control plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor process performance and escalate risks when needed.
• Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Support process capability and process improvement activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production personnel when needed.

Benefits

• Hands-on manufacturing environment where work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced quality and manufacturing professionals.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level