Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Process Improvement

Sanders Industries Holdings; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality initiatives through process monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.

The role collaborates across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and improve process capability while adhering to safety and environmental procedures. On-site in Bloomfield, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing quality or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations related to internal and external non-conformances utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, DOE, and similar problem-solving tools
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement preventive measures
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams to develop and implement effective corrective actions and mistake-proofing solutions
• Utilize statistical tools such as SPC and data analysis techniques to monitor process capability, variation, scrap, and rework trends
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement to reduce waste, improve quality, and prevent escapes
• Define and maintain methods, gauging, and inspection processes required to monitor key process parameters and customer requirements
• Update work instructions and provide training to operators and inspectors on process requirements and quality expectations
• Perform routine audits and monitor process compliance to ensure standards and requirements are consistently met
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings, trends, and recommendations effectively through verbal, written, and electronic communication
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all safety and environmental procedures
• Provide a high level of service and support to internal and external customers
• Perform other duties and cross-functional support activities as assigned

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Statistical tools

Process monitoring

Gauging inspection

Cross-functional

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field

Tools

Quality reporting software

SPC software

Job description

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality initiatives through process monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.

The role collaborates across Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and improve process capability while adhering to safety and environmental procedures. On-site in Bloomfield, CT.