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Quality Engineer

Manchester, CT 06042

Employment Type: Permanent Job Number: 56145409 Pay Rate: $85000-115000 / year Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

Quality Engineer
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor
Status: Exempt/Non-Exempt (Based on Classification)
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, with a focus on APQP, PPAP, validation, CMM programming, and continuous improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Customers to ensure compliance with quality standards, improve process capability, and support new product launches. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in GD&T, SPC, metrology, and plastic injection molding quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and complete PPAP submissions, including customer-facing documentation and tool revision changes
  • Support and drive the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new and existing programs
  • Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing and quality processes
  • Conduct and analyze GR&R / Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies
  • Create, maintain, and optimize CMM programs for inspection of components and tooling
  • Train Quality Inspectors and Production/Molding personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and new project requirements
  • Perform data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for process improvement initiatives
  • Analyze process capability and interpret capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)
  • Update and maintain quality instructions, inspection plans, drawings, and controlled documentation
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal/external quality issues
  • Communicate quality concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership
  • Participate in continuous improvement and special quality-related projects
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal procedures, and customer quality requirements
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field preferred
  • 5–8+ years of quality engineering / advanced quality experience in manufacturing
  • Experience in plastic injection molding required/preferred (adjust based on your preference)
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology principles
  • Proficiency in CMM programming and operation
  • Experience with SPC, capability studies, GR&R/MSA, and core quality tools
  • Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems
  • Strong computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical / Visual Requirements
  • Medium work: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Strong visual acuity for inspection of small parts/defects, data analysis, and use of precision measuring equipment
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