Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Tata Technologies; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead PFMEA, CAPA, RCA activities and drive cross-functional improvements across new product introductions and process optimizations. You will analyze data, track process metrics, and collaborate with design, QA, and operations teams to ensure robust controls.

Ideal candidates bring strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and 1–5 years of industry experience in manufacturing quality engineering, with US citizenship preferred for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 1–5 years in manufacturing/process/quality engineering.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, RCA (5-Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and CAPA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PFMEA systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to lead investigations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional PFMEA workshops and document action plans.
• Ensure CAPA actions are tracked, verified, and integrated into Control Plans.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes for new products with teams.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and release.
• Track metrics (Cp/Cpk, SPC) and trigger RCA when performance dips.
• Drive RCA and CAPA to eliminate root causes of incidents.
• Support EH&S initiatives and improve safety across lines.

Skills

PFMEA

CAPA

RCA

SPC

Data analysis

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• tLead cross-functional PFMEA workshops, calculate RPNs, implement controls, and document action plans
• .Ensure recommended corrective and preventive actions are developed, tracked, verified, and integrated into Control Plans for sustainable impact

.2. Root-Cause Analysis & CAP

• ATrigger RCA protocols (e.g., 5‑Whys, Fishbone, 8D) in response to SPC alerts, QC escapes, scrap, or assembly issues
• .Clearly define problem statements, investigate timeline and contributing factors, and execute cross-functional RCA sessions
• .Develop SMART corrective/preventive actions with clear ownership, deadlines, and verification through trial runs, audits, and SPC
• .Monitor CAPA effectiveness and update documentation, work instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, and training based on outcomes

.3. New Product Introduction & Capital Equipment Integratio

• nDesign and implement manufacturing processes for new products, working closely with design engineering and Integrated Product Teams
• .Lead equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and release into production
• .Validate new processes via First Article Inspections and ensure software systems reflect all CAPA-driven updates

.4. Data Analysis & Process Capabilit

• yTrack key process metrics (Cp/Cpk, SPC), identify trends, and trigger RCA when performance dips or escapes occur
• .Propose and execute projects targeting cost reduction and defect prevention, backed by data
• nPartner with hourly workforce, tool designers, QA, systems, and assembly teams to apply CAPA-driven process improvements, reducing QC/PC escapes and assembly cost
• .Maintain and update work instructions, SOPs, tooling specs, and QAD/process control documentation to reflect RCA outcomes. Familiarity with technical data such as blueprints, quality documents, specs, etc
• .Provide operational engineering/quality support to minimize production downtime and improve cost, delivery, quality and assist with problem solving during manufacturing related investigations
• pSupport all EH&S initiatives by driving safe processes across all production product lines. Proactively identify environmental, ergonomic, and human factor risks
• .Drive RCA and implement corrective/preventive actions to eliminate root causes of incidents or near misses

.7. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvemen

• tActively participate in CORE/lean initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Gemba), applying root-cause tools throughout
• .Sustain improvements via iterative RCA and CAPA integration
• gWork closely with QA, IS, IPT, systems designers, and program assembly partners
• .Mentor team members on RCA and CAPA methodologies to build organizational problem-solving capability

Qualificatio

• nsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or related) + 1–5 years of manufacturing/process/quality engineering experienc
• e.Proven experience with PFMEA, Control Plan development, SPC, RCA (5‑Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and CAPA implementatio
• n.Proficient in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with manufacturing/PFMEA system
• s.Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead investigations and deliver corrective action
• s.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple team
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract acces
• s.Preferred experience as Pratt & Whitney Manufacturing Engine