Lead Quality Engineer

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Adhesives / Coatings

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Location: Seabrook, New Hampshire

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Adhesives / Coatings

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elite Path Consulting is recruiting a Lead Quality Engineer for a leading global manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing, quality engineering, or technical operations who can lead complex investigations, work directly with customers, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The Lead Quality Engineer will serve as a key technical resource for both customers and internal teams, partnering closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, and Quality.

• Lead customer complaint investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive issues through resolution.
• Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to improve quality performance and achieve quality KPIs.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers through troubleshooting, audits, product demonstrations, and onsite visits.
• Manage site quality programs, including supplier quality control, product adjustments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee customer sample testing, interpret results, and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Lead internal quality audits, including LPA, GMP, and product audits, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Deliver technical training and coaching to customers, sales teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Utilize quality systems and databases such as SAP, LIMS, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, A3, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis
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• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a relevant Science discipline
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• 6+ years of experience within chemical manufacturing, quality, or technical operations environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/QS standards and quality methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Six Sigma, 8D, A3, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
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• Experience leading cross-functional teams and resolving complex manufacturing or plant quality issues.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate technical findings effectively.
• Experience with laboratory systems, database management, and quality systems.
• SAP, Thermo Fisher Sample Manager/LIMS, and cGMP experience preferred.
• Experience with in adhesives, sealants, coatings, polymers, specialty chemicals, or a closely related chemical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in Seabrook, NH without employer-provided relocation assistance.