Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics

Are you a Quality Engineer who has at least 3 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry and ideally in a highly regulated industry? Do you have experience designing gauges/fixtures, lean manufacturing, and Minitab? Do you want a clear path to move up into a Managerial role? If so, please read on and apply to the Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics job based near Waterbury, CT.

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a growing Plastics Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Senior Quality Engineer to the team due to growth. This position will report up into the Director of Quality and will join a strong team of quality professionals. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry and will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. If interested, please read on and apply to the Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics based near Waterbury, CT.

Description

The Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Lead quality engineering initiatives and mentor junior quality engineers and technicians
• Establish, maintain, and improve quality systems, procedures, and documentation in alignment with company and regulatory standards
• Review part and mold designs for quality risks; participate in design for manufacturability and quality (DFM/DQA)
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for internal and customer issues
• Oversee statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and process capability (Cp/Cpk) studies
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers regarding quality performance, audits, and problem resolution
• Support production in resolving quality-related issues on the floor; lead material review board (MRB) meetings as needed
• Lead internal audits and support external audits (e.g., ISO, customer audits)
• Participate in or lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, and PPAP submissions
• Develop and analyze key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma tools

Profile

The ideal Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related field)
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485)
• Proficient in GD&T, blueprint reading, and technical specifications
• Experience with CAPA, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and auditing
• Proficient with inspection tools and techniques (micrometers, calipers, CMMs, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols (especially for medical device or highly regulated industries)
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems (e.g., SAP, Plex, MasterControl)
• Experience managing projects or cross-functional teams

Job Offer

The Successful Senior Quality Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $80,000-$120,000 depending on experience
• Bonus
• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision

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