Quality Engineer - Manufacturing - Coventry, RI

This Quality Engineer will support and strengthen quality systems while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Customer Service to drive compliance, resolve issues, and improve processes.

Client Details

This organization is a growing manufacturing operation known for producing high‑quality consumer products in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. They value continuous improvement, accountability, and giving employees real ownership over their work.

Description

• Support and maintain site quality systems in line with ISO 9001, GMP, FDA, and customer requirements
• Lead internal, customer, and third‑party audits from preparation through close‑out
• Manage document control, SOP updates, and change management activities
• Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA
• Develop, implement, and track CAPAs to ensure long‑term effectiveness
• Own customer complaint investigations and prepare clear, professional responses
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability
• Provide quality support on the manufacturing floor, including deviations and nonconformances
• Support new product introductions, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process changes
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• 3 years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001,audits, CAPAs, root cause analysis, and complaint management
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and quality management systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications preferred
• Experience with regulated or certified environments (e.g., organic, specialty standards) is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
• High‑visibility role with real influence on quality and operations
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration
• Exposure to audits, customers, and leadership
• Opportunities to drive continuous improvement and process change
• Stable manufacturing environment with room for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are passionate about quality and looking to make an impact in the engineering and manufacturing field, we encourage you to apply today!

Desired Skills and Experience

- 3 years of Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on experience with quality systems, GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, and audit readiness
- Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and drive effective CAPAs (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
- Experience managing customer complaints and cross‑functional investigations end‑to‑end
- Strong manufacturing floor support experience, including deviations and nonconformances
- Background supporting NPIs, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process changes from a quality perspective

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