Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Wolfeboro (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in New Hampshire is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to solve complex manufacturing problems with careful observation and attention to detail. You will participate in reviews, support in-process procedures, and perform audits during production.

This role emphasizes training operators, conformance testing, and documentation of quality controls. You will work with new inspection tools like a Laser 3D scanner and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field (not required but a plus).
• 5+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a Lean manufacturing environment or Level III Quality Inspection with knowledge of GD&T.
• Injection Molding experience is a plus.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus.
• Have experience with ISO 9001, 13485 & TS16949.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Contract Review process to assure that Engineering Master addresses all customer requirements as documented in supplier agreements, procedures, work instructions and engineering drawings
• Assure that operators are trained and comply with in-process procedures, (i.e. trimming, assembling, packaging, etc.)
• Perform 1st piece, in-process, and final audit inspections of products during the manufacturing process
• Constructs recommendations to approve/reject samples based on conformance requirements
• Verify any non-conforming material or products are corrected and documented
• Maintain all samples for start-up and final product
• Perform customer mandated testing and related documentation
• Document all work instructions and quality control documentation.
• Work with new Laser 3D scanner to develop quick inspection methods.
• Participate in creating a culture of cooperation, support, continual improvement and overall team success

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FARO Arm

Calipers

Micrometers

Comparators

Bore gauges

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is a hands‑on engineer whose primary focus is to solve complex manufacturing problems through keen observation and explicit attention to details.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in Contract Review process to assure that Engineering Master addresses all customer requirements as documented in supplier agreements, procedures, work instructions and engineering drawings


• Assure that operators are trained and comply with in‑process procedures, (i.e. trimming, assembling, packaging, etc.)


• Perform 1st piece, in‑process, and final audit inspections of products during the manufacturing process


• Constructs recommendations to approve/reject samples based on conformance requirements


• Verify any non‑conforming material or products are corrected and documented


• Maintain all samples for start‑up and final product


• Perform customer mandated testing and related documentation


• Document all work instructions and quality control documentation.


• Work with new Laser 3D scanner to develop quick inspection methods.


• Participate in creating a culture of cooperation, support, continual improvement and overall team success

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field (not required but a plus)


• 5+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a Lean manufacturing environment or Level III Quality Inspection with knowledge of GD&T


• Injection Molding experience is a plus


• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus


• Have experience with ISO 9001, 13485 & TS16949

• Strong skill level in engineering principles (design of experiments, statistical data analysis, tolerance analysis, human factor engineering, FMEA/FTA, reliability, validation, development and execution of protocols/reports)

• Use all basic precision mechanical measurement equipment including FARO Arm, calipers, micrometers, comparators, bore gages, etc.


• Strong computer literacy skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management and manufacturing software


• Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal, and must be able to interact with customers and employees


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus


• Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 – 25 pounds

• Documentation and record keeping skills.

Knowledge of Theory of Constraints a plus.