Quality Lab Engineer II: Methods, Compliance & Improvement

Hitchiner; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitchiner in New Hampshire seeks a Quality Lab Engineer II to support laboratory quality systems, testing methods, investigations, and continuous improvement. You will apply engineering judgment to maintain standards, resolve issues, and support manufacturing and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, validating tests, and supporting audits and quality planning with thorough documentation and action follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 2–4 years in laboratory, quality, materials, or engineering environments.
• Experience in manufacturing or lab settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for laboratory testing, inspections, and problem solving in manufacturing and customer contexts.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, forms, and test methods aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap MTL.
• Develop, evaluate, and validate laboratory test methods and equipment to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Investigate testing issues using root-cause methodologies and drive corrective actions.
• Support audits and quality planning with documentation and corrective actions.

Skills

Technical writing

Root-cause analysis

Statistical methods

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitchiner in New Hampshire seeks a Quality Lab Engineer II to support laboratory quality systems, testing methods, investigations, and continuous improvement. You will apply engineering judgment to maintain standards, resolve issues, and support manufacturing and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, validating tests, and supporting audits and quality planning with thorough documentation and action follow-up.