Quality Engineer / Inspector

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Job Summary

About the Role

Plastic Distributors & Fabricators (PDF), an Evantic Company, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to join our growing team. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our precision-machined products meet strict customer and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has strong inspection, CMM programming, and problem-solving skills.

This is an onsite position at our Haverhill, MA facility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities; develop and maintain inspection plans and sampling methods.
• Program and operate CMMs (PC-DMIS or Calypso) to inspect precision-machined parts; verify measurements and maintain calibration.
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T to validate dimensions, surface finishes, and tolerances.
• Manage nonconforming material (NCMR/MRB) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured root-cause tools.
• Conduct internal ISO 9001 audits and support external or customer audits as needed.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality documentation (inspection records, control plans, FAIR/FAI) and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Analyze process data, monitor trends, and provide clear reports for management review.
• Train and support team members on inspection methods and quality standards.

 This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 What You’ll Bring 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in quality engineering or inspection in a precision machining environment.
• Hands-on CMM programming and operation experience.
• Strong GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with NCMR/MRB and CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with internal auditing and ISO 9001 systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in the medical device industry (ISO 13485 / 21 CFR 820).
• Exposure to PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, and process validation.
• Lean/6σ or Green Belt certification a plus.

 

Why Join PDF | An Evantic Company

 

At Evantic, we are powered by people and trusted by customers. Joining our team means working in a collaborative environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement drive success. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact every day by supporting world-class products and customers across multiple industries.

 

Additional Information

 Work Environment

This role is performed primarily in an office setting with frequent visits to the manufacturing production floor. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to hear, speak, and view details closely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• No Recruiters Please
• No Sponsorship Available for this Role

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Evantic and its divisions are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Evantic and its divisions are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation in completing the application process, please contact Human Resources.