Quality Engineer

LHH; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer to support ongoing production and continuous improvement initiatives in a well-established manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining product quality and compliance with industry standards, while driving process improvements across the production lifecycle.

The Quality Engineer will monitor product quality, perform inspections, conduct RCCA analyses, and collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to resolve issues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting technical drawings and standards.
• Experience with RCCA methodologies and quality tools.
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and J-STD standards (electronics manufacturing preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality standards and inspection guidelines.
• Perform internal audits per ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Monitor production processes and conduct testing to identify defects early.
• Inspect materials and PCB assemblies for quality and durability.
• Analyze defects and implement RCCA and corrective actions.
• Prepare reports on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root Cause Analysis (RCCA)

Quality tools & statistics

Reading technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

IPC-610/J-STD knowledge

ISO 9001 familiarity

QMS documentation

Statistical software (e.g., Minitab)

Job description

Well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Engineer to support ongoing production and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will focus on ensuring product quality, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and driving process improvements across the production lifecycle.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for monitoring product quality, conducting inspections, and implementing quality assurance measures. This individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and operations teams to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing and quality systems, with a detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality standards and inspection guidelines
• Perform internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Monitor production processes and conduct testing to identify defects early
• Inspect materials and electronic components (including PCB assemblies) for quality and durability
• Analyze defects and implement root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes
• Prepare reports on quality issues and corrective actions
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and quality documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or similar role
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Hands-on experience with RCCA methodologies
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and J-STD standards (electronics manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Relevant experience may be considered in place of degree

Nice to Have

• Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma, etc.)

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers