Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & Supplier Quality Lead

NESC Staffing LLC; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NESC Staffing LLC Quality Engineer role within Quality Engineering & Process Improvement. Analyze quality data, drive root cause analysis, and implement control plans to stabilize and improve manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and suppliers to reduce COPQ, lead CAPA/SCAR activities, and support supplier quality initiatives including PPAP and audits. Strong data analysis and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; related experience may be considered.
• Experience with structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of SPC, gauge R&R, and capability studies.
• Experience with supplier quality management and PPAP/first article inspection.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality mgmt systems and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality, scrap, rework and warranty data to identify trends and COPQ.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, A3, 5-Why) for internal and supplier issues.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and process controls.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng and Production to validate improvements.
• Drive CAPA plans to closure and sustainment.
• Support supplier quality, audits, SCARs, and PPAP processes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

CAPA management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

ASQ CQE or CSQP preferred

Tools

SPC

Gauge R&R

Process capability studies (Cpk/Ppk)

PPAP or first article inspection

MSA

Excel

Job description

NESC Staffing LLC Quality Engineer role within Quality Engineering & Process Improvement. Analyze quality data, drive root cause analysis, and implement control plans to stabilize and improve manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and suppliers to reduce COPQ, lead CAPA/SCAR activities, and support supplier quality initiatives including PPAP and audits. Strong data analysis and cross-functional communication are essential.