Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer

Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Daycare subsidy

Job summary

The Lee Company in Westbrook, CT is seeking an Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer to support product and process quality within the QMS. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvements and implement 8D corrective actions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Engineering and at least three years of quality engineering experience, with strong SPC knowledge and experience reviewing first articles for compliance with specs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering with at least three years in quality engineering.
• Proficient in statistical process control (SPC).
• Apply engineering principles to support design and production of goods and services.
• Apply mathematical principles to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing techniques, blueprints, and models.
• Able to evaluate solutions and make evidence-based decisions.
• Experience reviewing first articles and ensuring regulatory and customer compliance.
• Strong RCCA, APQP, SPC and Gage R&R knowledge for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvements using industry standards and specifications.
• Coordinate new methods and systems with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Oversee day-to-day QMS operations to improve product/process quality via SPC.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering on product assessments and APQP activities.
• Provide technical guidance to purchasing on material procurement and subcontracts.
• Attend meetings and provide management with essential information.
• Maintain records and reports for specialized and routine tasks.
• Stay informed on quality developments through professional engagement.
• Perform QA tasks with attention to detail in production or labs.
• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into executable actions.
• Identify risks and take actions to minimize impact and ensure compliance.

Skills

SPC

RCCA

APQP

Gage R&R

QMS

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Blueprints reading

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

The Lee Company

Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer

We’re hiring an Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer. Learn more about the position below.

Position: Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer

Westbrook, CT | Full Time

Company Overview:

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. Lee products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. The Lee Company’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control. Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description:

The Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer (AQAE) will play a pivotal role in conducting specialized quality control engineering assignments ensuring the delivery of quality state-of-the-art products. The AQAE works with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvements and conduct 8D root cause corrective actions. In this role, the AQAE plays a key part in supporting product and process quality, compliance to quality/customer standards, and driving excellence throughout the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent plus three years minimum of related experience in quality engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical process control (SPC).
• Apply engineering science and technology principles using practical methods, techniques, procedures, and equipment to support the design and production of goods and services.
• Ability to apply mathematical principles to analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design techniques, precisions technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Able to apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Experienced in reviewing and managing first articles, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Possess strong knowledge of RCCA methodologies, APQP processes, SPC techniques, and Gage R&R studies to support continuous improvement and robust quality assurance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well with others to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities:

• Work with industry standards/specifications to drive improvement, audit, and control the quality of products.
• Coordinate and implement new methods and systems while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Oversee the day-to-day QMS system operations (adjusting or modifying as required) to improve product/process quality via statistical process control.
• Work alongside Project Engineering to evaluate returned products, support APQP activities, and conduct product assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to the purchasing department regarding material procurement, subcontracting, and service‑related decisions.
• Attend special meetings on behalf of management when required and supply management with the necessary information to support company positions.
• Prepare and maintain records, files, and reports as necessary for documenting both specialized and routine assignments.
• Informed on emerging developments in the quality field through active engagement with professional societies, educational institutions, and technical publications.
• AQAE position requires constant mental and visual attention for regular engineering duties and occasional physical effort while performing quality tests in production and/or laboratory areas.
• Assess customer and regulatory requirements during contract review and convert them into clear, executable actions for the organization.
• Identify and assess risks, initiating necessary actions to minimize impact and ensure compliance.

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

The compensation range for this position is $78,000 to $96,000 annually and is dependent on experience. Individual pay may adjust over time based on skill development, performance, and career progression within the role. The Lee Company offers an attractive range of benefits including company‑paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.