Quality Engineer

Position Summary

Forge Nano is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes. This role reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for ensuring products, equipment, and processes consistently meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys driving process improvements, and is passionate about building quality into products from development through production.

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve quality, reliability, and performance objectives.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into process development and production activities.
• Monitor key quality metrics and analyze trends to proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product introduction activities and ensure quality standards are established and maintained throughout product life cycles.

• Lead investigations into product, process, and equipment‑related quality issues.
• Perform root cause analysis utilizing structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely resolution of nonconformances and recurring issues.
• Track corrective action effectiveness and drive sustainable process improvements.

• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and other statistical tools to monitor and improve process performance.
• Facilitate and maintain Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to identify and mitigate product and process risks.
• Establish process capability measurements and quality control plans.
• Support implementation of risk‑based decision‑making within manufacturing and quality operations.
• Analyze quality data and develop recommendations to improve process robustness and reliability.

• Perform and oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) for components and manufactured products.
• Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Plan, execute, and document equipment verification and validation activities.
• Support equipment qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct product, process, and equipment testing to evaluate reliability, performance, and yield.
• Maintain records and documentation associated with validation and qualification activities.

• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and company quality management system procedures.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, reports, inspection records, and process control documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and external audits.
• Assist in the development and revision of quality procedures, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Collaborate with R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to integrate quality requirements into products and processes.
• Provide quality engineering support for development, manufacturing, and supplier‑related activities.
• Participate in design reviews and manufacturing…