Senior Quality Engineer

Kensington360; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington360 is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the quality management system, drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence in a manufacturing setting.

You will own quality initiatives, support new product development and mentor junior staff while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to elevate quality performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering in metal stamping, injection molding or related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with internal auditing and quality management systems.
• Proficient in metrology, GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, MSA, Gage R&R, DOE and process validation.
• Six Sigma knowledge and continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate at all levels.
• Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Manager or Quality Auditor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of quality management systems.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits, corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection strategies and sampling procedures.
• Lead PPAP submissions, APQP activities, validation documentation, MSA, capability studies and first article inspections.
• Play a key role in product design reviews, interpreting drawings, GD&T and tolerances for manufacturability and quality.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies, DOE, Gage R&R and other statistical analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production and suppliers to resolve quality challenges.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and conduct supplier audits.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Identify and introduce innovative inspection and process control techniques to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Quality standards knowledge

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

IATF 16949

Internal auditing

Metrology & GD&T

PPAP/APQP/MSA/DOE

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Vision systems

Automated inspection equipment

Basic programming

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a talented Senior Quality Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing quality standards, driving continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional product and process performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong quality professional who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing manufacturing processes and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of key quality initiatives, support new product development and act as a trusted technical resource, helping shape and improve quality performance across the business.

The Opportunity – What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will:

• Lead the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of quality management systems.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits, corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection strategies and sampling procedures.
• Lead PPAP submissions, APQP activities, validation documentation, MSA, capability studies and first article inspections.
• Play a key role in product design reviews, interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerances to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), Gage R&R and other statistical analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production and suppliers to resolve quality challenges and improve processes.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and conduct supplier audits.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Identify and introduce innovative inspection and process control techniques to improve efficiency, accuracy and product quality.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be an experienced Quality Engineering professional with a strong technical background and the confidence to influence quality performance across a manufacturing operation.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering within metal stamping, injection moulding or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Experience with internal auditing and quality management systems.
• Excellent understanding of metrology, GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Practical experience with PPAP, APQP, MSA, Gage R&R, CPK, DOE and process validation.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• The ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Manager or Quality Auditor.
• Knowledge of automated inspection equipment and vision systems, including basic programming.
• Experience with reliability studies and advanced statistical techniques.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional Quality Engineering position. It is an opportunity to take ownership, influence business performance and make a tangible difference to product quality, manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

You’ll be joining an established manufacturing environment where your technical expertise, ideas and leadership will help shape continuous improvement initiatives and support future business success.