Raw Material Quality Engineer

EKC Advanced Electronics USA 2

Dayton, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Change Control, Change Management, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, Establish Priorities, External Audit, FIFO, High Tech Industry, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Materials Engineering, Materials Management, Materials Tracking, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Supply Chain Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Testing, Traceability, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Dayton, Ohio
POSTED
3 days ago

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Qualification & Material Release

  • Oversee qualification and requalification of raw materials, including specification development, risk-based assessments, and approval of material documentation (e.g., CoAs) with defined acceptance criteria.
  • Manage material changes through established change control processes.
  • Lead incoming quality control (IQC) activities, including sampling, test coordination, material disposition, and prioritized release to support production timelines.
  • Investigate and resolve nonconformances, including out-of-specification results, to ensure material quality and compliance.

Supplier Quality

  • Act as the quality interface for raw material suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance and lead issue resolution, including corrective actions when needed.
  • Support supplier qualification and audit activities.

Inventory & Material Management

  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure accurate inventory, traceability, and material availability.
  • Enforce FIFO practices and support disposition of expired or nonconforming materials.
  • Improve material visibility, organization, and location accuracy.

Documentation & Systems

  • Ensure accurate and compliant documentation of goods receipts, CoAs, and quality records (digital and physical).
  • Serve as SME for raw materials within SAP, including material master data and inspection workflows.
  • Support labeling systems (e.g., Visitrak) and drive system improvements.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor raw material performance using control charts and trend analysis.
  • Support fingerprinting and characterization efforts for key materials.
  • Support and lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce variability, waste, and cycle time.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Quality Control, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure material readiness and quality.
  • Align priorities to support production schedules and business needs.

Compliance & Audit Support

  • Maintain compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits related to raw materials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field.
  • Experience in quality, manufacturing, or supplier quality (raw materials experience preferred).
  • Strong understanding of quality systems, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Success Factors

  • Ability to balance day-to-day operational support with longer-term improvement initiatives.
  • Strong ownership of raw material quality and system integrity.
  • Proactive identification and mitigation of material-related risks.

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About the Company

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EKC Advanced Electronics USA 2