Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Coventry, RI

Coventry, Rhode Island Permanent USD90,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This Quality Engineer will support and strengthen quality systems while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Customer Service to drive compliance, resolve issues, and improve processes.
  • Own quality systems and make a visible impact across the entire site
  • Be the go‑to quality expert in audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement

About Our Client

This organization is a growing manufacturing operation known for producing high‑quality consumer products in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. They value continuous improvement, accountability, and giving employees real ownership over their work.

Job Description

  • Support and maintain site quality systems in line with ISO 9001, GMP, FDA, and customer requirements
  • Lead internal, customer, and third‑party audits from preparation through close‑out
  • Manage document control, SOP updates, and change management activities
  • Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA
  • Develop, implement, and track CAPAs to ensure long‑term effectiveness
  • Own customer complaint investigations and prepare clear, professional responses
  • Partner with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability
  • Provide quality support on the manufacturing floor, including deviations and nonconformances
  • Support new product introductions, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process changes
  • Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Chemistry, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing
  • Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001,audits, CAPAs, root cause analysis, and complaint management
  • Strong working knowledge of GMP and quality management systems
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications preferred
  • Experience with regulated or certified environments (e.g., organic, specialty standards) is a plus

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
  • High‑visibility role with real influence on quality and operations
  • Strong cross‑functional collaboration
  • Exposure to audits, customers, and leadership
  • Opportunities to drive continuous improvement and process change
  • Stable manufacturing environment with room for professional growth
  • Comprehensive benefits package



If you are passionate about quality and looking to make an impact in the engineering and manufacturing field, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6998093

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Coventry
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-042026-6998093