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Quality Assurance Engineer
Job in
Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06828, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Performix
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer who is passionate about solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and helping deliver high-quality products to customers.
This position is ideal for an engineer with approximately 1 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, industrial engineering, or a related field who wants to grow their technical skills while working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
You will be responsible for identifying quality issues, driving corrective actions, supporting production teams, and leading continuous improvement projects that improve customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.
What You’ll Do Quality Improvement & Problem Solving- Investigate product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methods such as:
- 5 Why
- Root Cause Analysis
- Support containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
- Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in customer and internal quality issue resolution activities.
- Work directly with production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
- Support process audits and verify compliance with established procedures.
- Help maintain process control plans and quality documentation.
- Monitor process performance and elevate risks when needed.
- Support traceability systems and manufacturing quality controls.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
- Support process capability and process improvement activities.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve production performance.
- Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Quality teams.
- Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective.
- Provide quality-related training and guidance to production personnel when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in:
- Manufacturing Quality
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Support Engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across teams.
- Experience using quality tools such as:
- Problem Solving 8D
- 5 Why
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or training.
- Hands-on manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced quality and manufacturing professionals.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Collaborative team environment focused on learning, development, and innovation
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