Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer II Springfield, MA Full-Time | Onsite

Overview A confidential manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support quality systems, process improvements, and manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality from incoming materials through final inspection while driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality and process control methods, including SPC, inspection, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead cross-functional projects to ensure timelines, communication, and deliverables are achieved.
• Perform internal quality system audits to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Facilitate CAPA activities and monitor corrective actions to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Support APQP activities, including product and process validation and verification efforts.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to reduce future risks using methodologies such as DOE, DFM, FMEA, GD&T, process capability analysis, and Six Sigma principles.
• Support material review and nonconformance investigations through failure analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Assist with employee training programs, including blueprint reading and quality systems training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality systems.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards and auditing requirements required; ISO 13485 experience preferred.
• Previous auditing experience preferred.
• analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is a plus.

Work Environment Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, vibration, and moderate to high noise levels. Position may require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits Comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, paid time off, disability coverage, training assistance, and employee bonus opportunities.

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality and process control methods, including SPC, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools to identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead cross-functional projects to ensure timelines, communication, and deliverables are achieved.
• Perform internal quality system audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate CAPA activities, track corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution and effectiveness.
• Support APQP processes to validate and verify products and manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain quality system metrics, reporting tools, and performance dashboards to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to reduce future risks using DOE, DFM, FMEA, GD&T, process capability analysis, and Six Sigma principles.
• Participate in material review and nonconformance investigations by supporting failure analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver employee training programs, including blueprint reading and quality systems training, in coordination with Human Resources.

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• CAPA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Inspection
• Blueprints
• Manufacturing Quality Systems
• Process Improvement

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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