Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer

The Lee Company

We’re hiring an Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer. Learn more about the position below.

Position:
Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer

Westbrook, CT | Full Time

Company Overview:

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries. Lee products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. The Lee Company’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description:

The Assistant Quality Assurance Engineer (AQAE) will play a pivotal role in conducting specialized quality control engineering assignments ensuring the delivery of quality state-of-the-art products. The AQAE works with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvements and conduct 8D root cause corrective actions. In this role, the AQAE plays a key part in supporting product and process quality, compliance to quality/customer standards, and driving excellence throughout the Quality Management System (QMS).

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent plus three years minimum of related experience in quality engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical process control (SPC).
• Apply engineering science and technology principles using practical methods, techniques, procedures, and equipment to support the design and production of goods and services.
• Ability to apply mathematical principles to analyze and solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design techniques, precis ions technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Able to apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Experienced in reviewing and managing first articles, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Possess strong knowledge of RCCA methodologies, APQP processes, SPC techniques, and Gage R&R studies to support continuous improvement and robust quality assurance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well with others to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities:

• Work with industry standards/specifications to drive improvement, audit, and control the quality of products.
• Coordinate and implement new methods and systems while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Oversee the day-to-day QMS system operations (adjusting or modifying as required) to improve product/process quality via statistical process control.
• Work alongside Project Engineering to evaluate returned products, support APQP activities, and conduct product assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to the purchasing department regarding material procurement, subcontracting, and service‑related decisions.
• Attend special meetings on behalf of management when required and supply management with the necessary information to support company positions.
• Prepare and maintain records, files, and reports as necessary for documenting both specialized and routine assignments.
• Informed on emerging developments in the quality field through active engagement with professional societies, educational institutions, and technical publications.
• AQAE position requires constant mental and visual…