Quality Engineer

Pace Industries, LLC; Dover, Cambridge (NH, MA); On-site; USD 64,700 - 86,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Comprehensive dental and vision insurance

Employer-provided life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC in Dover, NH is seeking a Quality Engineer to supervise all Quality Assurance functions at the plant level. This position involves collaborating with production teams and customers to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory specifications.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and a minimum of 5 years in quality engineering within manufacturing. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office and Minitab.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability to define problems and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the organization’s Quality Management System meets regulations.
• Establish and monitor procedures for quality and safety.
• Oversee APQP activities and customer PPAP submissions.
• Act as primary technical liaison for quality issues.
• Promote and lead companywide quality improvements.
• Implement Quality Control work instructions.
• Participate in production meetings to identify quality improvements.
• Drive team development within the quality department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Quality Engineer – 1st Shift

At Orion Castings, the Quality Engineer oversees all Quality Assurance functions at the plant level throughout product launch and lifetime cycles. Operating in a collaborative manufacturing environment, the Quality Engineer works closely with internal production teams and external customers to ensure products and processes meet predetermined technical and regulatory specifications.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $64,700 – $86,600 / year (Salary based on experience)

Schedule: 1st Shift

Growth & Education: Tuition Reimbursement and structured Career Development programs

Retirement: 401(k) with company matching

Healthcare: Health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision insurance plans

Life Insurance: Employer‑provided life insurance

Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• QMS Compliance: Ensure the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, AS9100/ISO9001, and regulatory/legal requirements. Direct the activities of the AS/ISO Administrator to maintain system integrity.
• Standards & Procedures: Establish, monitor, and evaluate procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety across all manufacturing lines.
• Product Launches (APQP & PPAP): Oversee APQP activity at the plant level regarding the development and documentation of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Prepare and submit customer PPAPs.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the primary technical liaison with external parties on matters relating to quality, including managing timely responses to customer corrective action requests (RMA) and returned products.
• Continuous Improvement: Organize, promote, and lead companywide quality improvement efforts using data collection, control charting, dimensional inspection, and experimental design techniques.
• Work Instructions & Training: Oversee the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control work instructions, and lead the training of value stream personnel in statistical methods.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in production meetings with sales, engineering, programming, and manufacturing teams to identify areas for quality improvement.
• Team Development: Drive growth, track performance, and provide training resources within the quality department to support succession planning and internal career pathing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally involving machining or metal casting.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from extensive mathematical or diagram‑based technical instructions.
• Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interact with, influence, and build trust across all levels of the organization—from floor production associates to corporate senior leadership.
• Software Proficiency: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Minitab statistical analysis software.

Location & Relocation

This position is based on site at our North Billerica, MA facility. Relocation assistance is not available; local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Orion Castings is unable to provide visa sponsorship (such as H‑1B) for this position.