Quality Engineer: Extrusion & Process Improvement

Momentum Manufacturing Group; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Job summary

A leading manufacturing partner seeks an experienced Aluminum Extrusions Quality Engineer to bolster quality systems and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include leading quality assurance activities, conducting root-cause analysis, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing, with a strong foundation in GD&T and problem-solving skills. This role is located in Franklin, NH, and offers benefits including medical and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• 3+ years of experience in aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities for extrusion presses and fabrication.
• Develop and maintain control plans and inspection standards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

2 to 5 years in quality engineering field

Tools

EPICS

GD&T

Job description

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

MMG Engineered Extrusions is looking for a driven Aluminum Extrusions Quality Engineer to strengthen our quality systems, elevate process capability, and support continuous improvement across our extrusion and fabrication operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and wants to make a measurable impact on throughput, scrap reduction, and customer satisfaction.

Job Title: Quality Engineer

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

MMG Engineered Extrusions is looking for a driven Aluminum Extrusions Quality Engineer to strengthen our quality systems, elevate process capability, and support continuous improvement across our extrusion and fabrication operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and wants to make a measurable impact on throughput, scrap reduction, and customer satisfaction.

Momentum Manufacturing Group is a leading manufacturing partner to OEMs and product manufacturers across a variety of markets. With a skilled workforce of over 800, 11 manufacturing facilities across the Northeast, 750,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, and a full suite of in-house metal manufacturing and value-added capabilities, we are an integral and trust supply chain partner to many. But we didn't get here over night.MMG values each team member and understands each person plays a critical part in our on-going success. We offer medical, dental, vision, employer paid Short Term Disability, employer paid life insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401k with a match after one year of employment. Visa Sponsorship is not available with this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities for extrusion presses, fabrication, machining, and finishing operations
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection standards, and SPC monitoring
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Support die design reviews, extrusion trials, and recipe optimization
• Support of the ISO 9001 system as well as internal audits.
• Perform dimensional inspections, mechanical testing, and metallurgical evaluations
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to improve process stability and reduce scrap
• Manage nonconformance investigations and customer complaint resolution
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, yield, and press performance
• Utilize MES systems (e.g., EPICS) for data analysis, downtime tracking, and quality reporting
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or 2 to 5 years in quality engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing (preferred)
• Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance analysis
• Experience with machining, fabrication, and finishing processes
• Familiarity with SPC, capability studies, and quality tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with customers
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EPICS or similar MES platforms
• Knowledge of quench systems, aging cycles, and press recipe optimization
• Background in PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP
• Lean or Six Sigma certification