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Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Somersworth, NH

Somersworth, New Hampshire Permanent USD70,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
This role is focused on driving measurable improvements in product quality and manufacturing performance through data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving. You'll partner across engineering, production, and suppliers to eliminate root causes, reduce defects, and build a proactive quality culture.
  • Own high-impact quality improvements across manufacturing operations
  • Work cross-functionally to drive real process and supplier change

About Our Client

This organization is an established manufacturer known for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous investment in advanced technology. With a strong commitment to quality and customer experience, they foster a collaborative environment where improvement and growth are core to the business.

Job Description

  • Drive quality improvement by analyzing scrap, rework, and warranty data
  • Lead root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, A3, 5-Why, DMAIC)
  • Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and statistical process controls
  • Partner with engineering and production to implement preventative quality solutions
  • Manage supplier quality, including audits, SCARs, and capability improvement
  • Act as the main contact for customer quality issues, resolving field and warranty concerns

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

  • 3-7 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering within a production environment
  • Strong background in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with SPC, process capability, and measurement systems analysis
  • Proven experience managing supplier quality, audits, and PPAP processes
  • Familiarity with FMEA, control plans, and ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel or statistical tools (Minitab preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) required
  • Six Sigma or ASQ certification preferred



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to directly impact product quality and operational performance
  • High visibility role with cross-functional leadership exposure
  • Work in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment
  • Access to modern tools, processes, and advanced manufacturing technology
  • Clear path for professional growth within a quality-focused organization



Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065074

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Somersworth
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065074