Associate Quality Engineer

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to support quality assurance initiatives in a Smithfield, RI manufacturing environment.

The role partners with engineering and production to identify quality concerns, analyze data, and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet safety and efficiency standards. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, participate in CAPA activities, and help maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, while

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with engineering or manufacturing document control systems.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to analyze and summarize data.
• Familiarity with test fixtures, gauges, and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts and quality tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with an interest in continuous improvement and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in corrective action investigations and implementation activities, including operator retraining and process improvements.
• Analyze inspection, supplier, and NCR data to identify recurring defects, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Process NCRs in a timely manner and assist with quality trend analysis.
• Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining inspection control plans.
• Support the development of inspection requirements and measurement strategies for shop floor operators.
• Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.]

Skills

Document control

Technical writing

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt coursework

Tools

Gainseeker

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Associate Quality Engineer Pay Rate: $30/hr BOE Location: Smithfield, RI - ONSITE Duration: PERM Shift: 1st Shift | 6:42 AM – 3:12 PM

Must-Haves

• Hands-on experience with engineering or manufacturing document control systems.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to analyze and summarize data.
• Familiarity with test fixtures, gauges, and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts and quality tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with an interest in continuous improvement and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Gage R&R, SPC, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or coursework.
• Experience in manufacturing, product design, process engineering, or project management.
• Exposure to automated assembly, molding, or metal forming processes.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality systems.
• Experience with data collection systems such as Gainseeker.
• Power BI experience.

Job Summary: Seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to support quality assurance initiatives and ensure manufacturing processes and products meet established quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This position will work closely with engineering and production teams to identify quality concerns, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in corrective action investigations and implementation activities, including operator retraining and process improvements.
• Analyze inspection, supplier, and Non-Conformance Report (NCR) data to identify recurring defects, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Process NCRs in a timely manner and assist with quality trend analysis.
• Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining inspection control plans.
• Support the development of inspection requirements and measurement strategies for shop floor operators.
• Assist with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.