Chemical Systems Quality Engineer

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings.  We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, large equipment and more.  In business since 1918, we are seeking long-term employees to join our team.  Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton.  Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Life, 401K match, Bonus and more.

SUMMARY OF JOB

Responsible for overseeing the quality systems supporting chemical process control, laboratory operations, calibration programs, and periodic process testing throughout the facility. This role serves as the technical owner for laboratory and testing equipment, ensuring measurement systems remain accurate, compliant, and capable of supporting production requirements. The Chemical Systems Quality Engineer leads continuous improvement of laboratory quality systems, investigates technical issues and deviations, and partners with Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality to maintain robust chemical control and testing processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns the quality systems supporting chemical process control, laboratory operations, calibration programs, and periodic process testing.
• Serves as the primary technical resource for laboratory and process testing equipment, providing troubleshooting, qualification, and technical support.
• Investigates quality issues, deviations, and out-of-tolerance conditions, determining appropriate disposition and implementing corrective actions.
• Develops, maintains, and improves laboratory procedures, quality systems, and technical documentation.
• Plans and manages calibration, certification, and periodic testing programs to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Maintains laboratory inventory systems to ensure critical testing equipment, standards, reference materials, and consumables are available to support production.
• Analyzes laboratory and quality system performance using metrics and data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Partners with Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, and external service providers to implement new equipment, improve testing systems, and support production.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A strong background in chemistry and process control is the primary requirement for this role.
• 4 year technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field required.
• Experience with analytical testing, calibration systems, quality systems, or industrial process control preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial chemical environment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Environmental Management system is designed to meet the requirements of ISO 14001.  The Environmental and Safety systems at Hohman plating meet and exceed requirements from OSHA, the DOTA and the EPA.

Hohman Plating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.