Quality Assurance Engineer

Performix; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to solve problems, improve processes, and deliver high-quality products to customers. The role suits engineers with 1–5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or related fields, seeking to grow technical skills while working with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.

You will identify quality issues, drive corrective actions, support production, and lead CI projects to boost customer satisfaction and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing quality or production support experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving methods (5 Why, root cause analysis).
• Support containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in production teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Monitor process performance and raise risks when needed.
• Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering

Tools

8D problem solving

5 Why

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer who is passionate about solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and helping deliver high-quality products to customers.

This position is ideal for an engineer with approximately 1 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, industrial engineering, or a related field who wants to grow their technical skills while working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.

You will be responsible for identifying quality issues, driving corrective actions, supporting production teams, and leading continuous improvement projects that improve customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Do

Quality Improvement & Problem Solving

• Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methods such as:
• 5 Why
• Root Cause Analysis
• Support containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in customer and internal quality issue resolution activities.

Manufacturing Support

• Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support process audits and verify compliance with established procedures.
• Help maintain process control plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor process performance and elevate risks when needed.
• Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Support process capability and process improvement activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production personnel when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in:
• Manufacturing Quality
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Production Support Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using quality tools such as:
• Problem Solving 8D
• 5 Why
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced quality and manufacturing professionals.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and innovation