Quality Engineer

Coventry, Rhode Island Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This role supports site‑wide quality systems and product quality within a regulated manufacturing environment, working cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Customer teams. You'll play a key role in audits, root cause analysis, customer complaint management, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
  • Hands‑on quality role with real ownership
  • High visibility position where your work directly impacts customers

About Our Client

The client is a well‑established manufacturing organization operating in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment. They offer a collaborative culture where quality, accountability, and continuous improvement are core to how the business operates.

Job Description

  • Support and maintain site quality systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, including ISO, GMP, and FDA standards.
  • Lead and support internal, customer, and third‑party audits, including preparation, on‑site support, and timely closure of findings.
  • Manage document control, SOP updates, and change management activities.
  • Lead root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving tools and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Own customer complaint investigations from intake through closure, ensuring clear and professional responses.
  • Partner with Operations and Engineering to resolve quality issues, reduce defects, and improve process capability.
  • Provide quality support on the manufacturing floor, including deviation investigations, nonconformance management, and batch record review.
  • Support new product introductions, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process changes from a quality perspective.
  • Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with audits, nonconformance investigations, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
  • Working knowledge of GMP and quality management systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications is preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Broad, hands‑on exposure across quality systems, manufacturing, and customer interaction.
  • Opportunity to work closely with operations, engineering, and leadership.
  • Strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Role offers meaningful responsibility and ownership rather than just maintenance work.
  • Stable organization with room for professional growth and skill development.



Contact
Bridget Petti
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7004940

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Coventry
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Petti
Job Reference
JN-042026-7004940