Quality Engineer-Plastic Manufacturing- Tilton, NH

Join a High-Impact Quality Role Driving Aerospace-Level Standards

Lead root cause and process improvements with real ownership

About Our Client

This organization is a well-established manufacturer known for precision, quality, and strong customer partnerships in highly regulated industries. They offer a collaborative environment where engineering and quality professionals have direct influence on product excellence and operational improvements.

Job Description

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Support adherence to AS9100 and customer-specific quality standards
• Maintain and enhance QMS documentation, procedures, and workflows
• Participate in internal, external, and certification audits

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Analyze production processes to drive quality improvements and reduce waste
• Lead root cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA
• Implement and validate corrective/preventive actions

Customer Quality Management

• Investigate complaints, returns, and non-conformances
• Lead containment and corrective actions while preparing 8D reports
• Support customer-driven quality initiatives and performance targets

Production & Engineering Support

• Provide technical guidance on quality standards and inspection criteria
• Review control plans, inspection methods, and validation processes
• Support first article inspections, qualifications, and new product launches

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Coordinate AS9102-compliant FAIR activities and documentation
• Review drawings/specs and ensure full traceability
• Manage submission packages and maintain FAI records (partial/full/delta)
• Track performance metrics and improve FAI efficiency

Supplier Quality

• Support supplier qualification, audits, and performance tracking
• Drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts

Data & Risk Management

• Analyze quality data (scrap, FPY, returns, supplier performance)
• Identify trends to reduce cost of poor quality
• Support risk assessments and mitigation planning

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 in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years in quality engineering or manufacturing quality environments
• Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with inspections, measurement systems, and calibration practices
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional collaboration experience

Preferred

• ASQ certifications (CQE or similar)
• Internal auditing experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $60000 to $75000 USD.
• Work in a regulated, high-quality manufacturing environment
• Direct ownership of quality improvements and process optimization
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and leadership visibility
• Opportunity to work on AS9100 and advanced quality systems
• Strong career growth within quality engineering and leadership