Quality Engineer

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan options

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the plant QMS, lead data-based problem solving, ensure ISO compliance, and drive corrective actions in manufacturing environments.

The role is hands-on in the plant and works with production and engineering to reduce variation and improve product quality through analytical methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit processes.
• Experience with SPC, control charts, and capability analysis.
• Experience leading corrective actions.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with statistical software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• QMS & Compliance – Support site QMS per ISO 9001 and applicable standards; maintain procedures and documents; participate in internal audits; support external audits.
• Corrective Action & Problem Solving – Lead root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, A3); drive corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Process Monitoring & Analysis – Establish control charts; monitor Cp/Cpk; analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• APQP & Change Management – Support PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans; assist with PPAP; support MOC documentation.
• Supplier & Incoming Quality – Support supplier quality activities; review COAs; ensure raw materials meet requirements.
• Customer Quality – Assist with customer claim investigations; prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement – Participate in Lean/WCM initiatives to reduce variation and simplify processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

SPC tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer supports the plant Quality Management System (QMS) and drives data-based problem solving across manufacturing processes. This role ensures compliance to ISO standards, leads corrective actions, supports audits, and analyzes process performance to reduce variation and improve product quality. This position is hands‑on in the plant and works closely with production, engineering, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• QMS & Compliance – Support and maintain the site QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 (and applicable 14001/45001 requirements). Maintain and update quality procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents. Participate in internal audits; identify gaps and drive corrective action closure. Support external audits (customer, corporate, certification body).
• Corrective Action & Problem Solving – Lead structured root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, A3). Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions for internal and customer nonconformances. Verify effectiveness of implemented actions. Track and report status of corrective actions.
• Process Monitoring & Analysis – Establish and maintain control charts on key process characteristics. Differentiate common‑cause vs. special‑cause variation and apply appropriate response. Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) and drive improvement where needed. Analyze quality data (scrap, rework, complaints, batch variability) to identify trends.
• APQP & Change Management – Support APQP activities including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Assist with PPAP documentation when required. Support Management of Change (MOC) to ensure risks are evaluated and documented before implementation.
• Supplier & Incoming Quality – Support supplier quality activities including incoming inspection criteria and supplier corrective actions. Review COAs and ensure raw materials meet defined requirements.
• Customer Quality – Support customer claim investigations with data-driven analysis. Prepare reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement – Participate in WCM/Lean initiatives. Identify opportunities to reduce variation, improve capability, and simplify quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audit processes.
• Experience with SPC, control charts, and capability analysis.
• Experience leading corrective actions.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with statistical software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1.
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed-loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‑Conscious Design® approach.

www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.

At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/