Quality Engineer

Rochester, New Hampshire Permanent USD72,000 - USD80,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Quality Engineer, taking ownership of quality concerns from identification through resolution. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll work directly with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and support product quality.
  • Own quality initiatives with direct impact on production success
  • Fast-track your career reporting directly to Engineering leadership

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative advanced manufacturing company producing highly engineered products in a fast-paced environment. They offer employees the opportunity to make a tangible impact, work closely with leadership, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Job Description

  • Lead investigations and resolution efforts for quality issues occurring on the manufacturing floor
  • Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support disposition decisions
  • Evaluate nonconforming material and determine appropriate scrap, rework, or corrective action plans
  • Own quality concerns through closure and ensure effective follow-up actions are implemented
  • Manage and support Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and customer returns
  • Create, update, and maintain quality procedures, SOPs, and work instructions
  • Maintain quality documentation systems and associated records
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
  • Support inspections, audits, and root cause investigations
  • Spend significant time on the production floor partnering with operators and manufacturing personnel
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization



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

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • Early Quality Engineers strong technical aptitude and eagerness to learn are encouraged to apply
  • Background in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related disciplines
  • Experience with MRB processes, CAPA programs, nonconforming material reviews, and root cause analysis preferred
  • Familiarity with RMA processes, process improvement initiatives, and scrap reduction efforts
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment
  • Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work cross-functionally
  • Self-motivated professional who takes ownership and drives results

What's on Offer

  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and key business decisions
  • Excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to grow into larger responsibilities
  • Highly collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
  • Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match



Compensation & Benefits

  • Approximately $80,000 annual compensation
  • Hourly position ($35-$38/hour)
  • KPI-driven bonus opportunity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth and development opportunities



Contact
Kyle Perry
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141939

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rochester
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Perry
Job Reference
JN-112026-7141939
 

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