Senior Quality Engineer: Drive Process & Supplier Quality

Hitchiner Manufacturing; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitchiner Manufacturing in Milford, NH is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process capability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products meet stringent requirements across the production lifecycle.

You will lead quality assurance activities, audits, and data analysis to reduce defects and strengthen quality systems, with a focus on ISO standards and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4–10 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, AS910.
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for final product and incoming materials and maintain required documentation.
• Perform internal and supplier audits aligned with ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, AS9100.
• Manage nonconforming material and determine disposition (rework, deviation, scrap).
• Prepare customer approval packages including PPAP, MRB, and first article documentation.
• Lead Six Sigma initiatives and structured problem solving (8D preferred).
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and engineering changes; liaison between teams.
• Train junior staff on quality tools and processes; model safety and workplace standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Statistical tools

Technical modeling

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hitchiner Manufacturing in Milford, NH is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product quality, process capability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products meet stringent requirements across the production lifecycle.

You will lead quality assurance activities, audits, and data analysis to reduce defects and strengthen quality systems, with a focus on ISO standards and Six Sigma