Quality Engineer I

Quality Engineer I

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our "Center for Excellence" onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

As a Quality Engineer I, you'll help ensure our products meet customer expectations and industry standards while supporting continuous improvement across the organization. You'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Inspection, and supplier teams to analyze data, solve problems, and enhance process capability. This role is designed for an Engineer who wants hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to make a measurable impact.

• Strengthen product quality and compliance by performing inspections, reviewing documentation, and supporting internal and supplier audits.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and process variation by identifying root causes, applying structured problem-solving methods, and recommending improvements to processes, equipment, or product designs.
• Support new product and process introduction through APQP activities, drawing and specification reviews, first-article evaluations, and preparation of PPAP documentation.
• Improve measurement and inspection systems by conducting capability studies, Measurement System Analysis, and evaluating first-article results.
• Enhance internal and incoming inspection processes and collaborate with suppliers to resolve material issues and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Maintain alignment with ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, and AS9100 standards through internal audits, documentation control, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to industrial engineering work such as equipment evaluations, time studies, method analysis, and preparing reports and data visualizations that support operational decisions.
• Support team development when needed and uphold safety, quality, and ethical standards while maintaining an organized work environment.

Who You Are...

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and have 2–4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, including internships or co-ops.
• You're familiar with quality or manufacturing engineering concepts, communicate clearly, stay organized, and are comfortable with MS Office and statistical or modeling tools.
• You meet required vision standards (20/20 in one eye and color perception per J1).

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.