3rd Shift Quality Engineer

LeoForce; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

401k

Room for Growth

Job summary

LeoForce in Stamford, CT is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Quality Engineer to maintain ISO 9001 compliance and drive quality improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, CAPA activities, supplier quality audits, and data-driven improvements while collaborating with production, engineering, and suppliers to meet customer specifications.

The role offers growth opportunities, excellent benefits, and a 12pm–8am shift, with travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Materials, Biomedical, or related Engineering field
• 3+ years of Quality experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or improving a QMS
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, CAPA, and 8D methodology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience analyzing quality data and using statistical tools to drive improvements
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, inspections, and quality standards
• Knowledge of GD&T, datum structures, tolerancing, and gauging preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a hands on manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the facility's Quality Management System and ISO 9001 compliance
• Support audits from internal, customer, supplier, and ISO sources
• Develop and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and inspection methods
• Lead root cause and corrective action activities (8D, A3, RCCA)
• Investigate customer complaints, returns, and production quality issues
• Track quality KPIs and develop improvement action plans
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and Kaizen events
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and lead supplier audits
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Production and other departments

Skills

Quality experience

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

8D methodology

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Materials, Biomedical or related Engineering

Tools

8D methodology

RCCA

CAPA

Job description

3rd Shift Quality Engineer

Stamford,CT, US

Job Description

Job Details

• Experience: Mid Level
• Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year
• Maintain and continuously improve the facility's Quality Management System and ISO 9001 compliance
• Support internal, customer, supplier, and ISO quality audits
• Develop and maintain quality control plans, procedures, inspection methods, and documentation
• Serve as the primary quality representative for production meetings, inspections, quality holds, CAPAs, and corrective actions
• Investigate customer complaints, material returns, internal rejects, and production quality issues
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities using tools such as 8D, A3, and RCCA
• Analyze quality data and identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Track quality KPIs and develop action plans to improve performance
• Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot quality and process issues
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and Kaizen events
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and lead supplier quality audits when necessary
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Production, and other departments to improve processes and product quality
• Ensure quality standards and customer specifications are consistently met throughout the manufacturing process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Materials, Biomedical, or related Engineering field
• 3+ years of Quality experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or improving a QMS
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, CAPA, and 8D methodology
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience analyzing quality data and using statistical tools to drive improvements
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, inspections, and quality standards
• Knowledge of GD&T, datum structures, tolerancing, and gauging preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a hands on manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 or AS9100 Auditor Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems
• Supplier quality and supplier auditing experience
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

A bit about us:

We are seeking a hands on Quality Engineer to support and improve quality systems within a fast paced manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, improving product quality, reducing defects, and driving continuous improvement throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing experience, understands Quality Management Systems, and is comfortable working directly with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.

Why join us?

• $90,000 - $130,000 per year depending on Experience
• 12pm-8am Position
• Room for Growth
• Excellent Benefits
• 401k
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed