Lead Quality Engineer

Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.

Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector s premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Lead Quality Engineer, your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Lead customer complaint investigations in partnership with manufacturing, R&D, sales, customer service, and technical teams.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive quality KPI improvements.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for customers through audits, troubleshooting, product demonstrations, and onsite support.
• Manage site quality programs, including Supplier Quality Control (SQC), product adjustments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to reduce quality costs and improve operational performance.
• Oversee customer sample testing, interpret results, and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Deliver technical training and coaching to customers, sales teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with Quality, Marketing, Product Development, and Innovation teams.
• Lead internal quality audits including LPA, GMP, and product audits.
• Drive corrective actions through closure and maintain strong knowledge of quality systems and databases.
• Utilize systems such as SAP, LIMS, and SmartFactory to support quality operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Lead Quality Engineer who enjoys their work and is considered to be one of the best within their organization. The ideal Lead Quality Engineer would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:

• Bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, quality, or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/QS standards and quality methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Six Sigma, 8D, and A3 problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex manufacturing quality issues.
• Strong customer relationship management and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with laboratory systems, database management, and quality systems.
• SAP experience; Thermo Fisher SampleManager and cGMP experience preferred.
• Adhesives, sealants, or coatings industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, technical training, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

We understand that even if you are a seasoned Lead Quality Engineer you may not have all the skills listed here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: Bachelor s degree
Minimum Experience: 6+ years of chemical manufacturing, quality, or technical operations experience
Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Seabrook, New Hampshire
Remote / Hybrid: Not specified
Relocation accepted: Not specified
Travel: Occasional travel required