Quality Engineer

LeachGarner, Inc • Attleboro, MA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and excellence of our precious metals manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on, onsite position for someone who thrives on the factory floor, values both technical rigor and aesthetics, and wants to make a visible impact on product quality and process performance.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve yields, reduce waste, support new product launches, and uphold the high standards our customers expect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and hands-on factory floor experience
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions
• High attention to detail with an appreciation for craftsmanship and aesthetics

Nice To Haves

• Experience with precious metals, jewelry, or luxury goods manufacturing
• CQE and/or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Minitab

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality assurance processes for precious metals manufacturing
• Inspect in-process materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, tolerances, and aesthetic standards
• Monitor production processes and identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and drive effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits, including ethical sourcing compliance
• Maintain accurate and thorough quality documentation, including inspection reports, control plans, and certifications
• Use precision measurement tools for dimensional and visual inspections
• Support new product development by defining quality requirements and validation protocols
• Train and coach production teams on quality standards, proper handling of precious metals, and best practices
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC) to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Review, certify, and monitor key Customer Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, ensuring measurement systems are capable and reliable

Benefits

• 80 hours of paid holiday time per year
• 80 hours paid vacation to start
• Paid personal days
• 40 hours paid sick leave per year
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision Plan and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Corporate discount program
• Annual Incentive Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees