Senior Quality Engineer- NCR / MRB

Illuminate USA•Pataskala, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illuminate USA is seeking a Quality NCR/MRB Engineer for its factory in the Columbus, Ohio area. The position checks products, processes, and procedures against defined quality standards; generates and communicates non-conformance reports; leads disposition of non-conforming products; and initiates corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence. The role also serves as the administrative point person for 8D tracking and reporting, maintaining the 8D database and communicating status, updates, and closures across the organization. It interfaces with Production, Equipment, and Process Engineering. The engineer manages non-conforming products, procedures, and processes, evaluates whether materials can be reworked, repaired, or scrapped, and documents defects, causes, and proposed resolutions. The role leads MRB discussions, analyzes defect trends and root causes, recommends corrective and preventive actions, and supports continuous improvement. It also helps enforce compliance with industry regulations, internal quality guidelines, and customer expectations through audits, process reviews, and employee training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Industry, or Chemical) or science (Chemistry or Physics).
At least 5 years of working experience.
Ability to work cross-functionally and under pressure.
Effective communication with multiple levels within the organization.
Familiarity with Quality Control Plans, Process/Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P/DFMEA), and 8D methodology.
Experience in manufacturing operations and quality within the solar, optoelectronics, semiconductor, or automotive industries.
Root-cause and technical-analysis skills to identify product defects and escalate issues to quality managers and cross-functional groups such as Production, Equipment, and Process Engineering.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the solar industry.
Prior experience with statistical analysis software such as JMP or Minitab.

Responsibilities

Check product, process, and procedure conditions for compliance with defined quality standards.
Generate non-conformance reports and communicate them to relevant parties.
Lead disposition of non-conforming products and guide internal teams on disposition.
Manage non-conforming products, procedures, and processes; assess deviations and determine whether materials can be reworked, repaired, or scrapped.
Document quality issues in NCRs, including defect types, causes, and suggested resolutions.
Lead MRB discussions and coordinate cross-functional decision-making on defective products.
Analyze defect trends, patterns, and root causes; determine and document acceptable quality limits and defect criteria.
Recommend corrective and preventive actions, including potential updates to work instructions, production training, or inspection techniques.
Support continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency.
Promote compliance with industry regulations, internal quality guidelines, and customer expectations through audits, process reviews, and employee training.
Administer 8D tracking and reporting, maintain the 8D database, and communicate status, updates, and closures to relevant teams.