Quality Engineer II - Manufacturing - Chicopee, MA

Michael Page

Chicopee, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Auditing, Blueprints, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Statistics, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Chicopee, MA
POSTED
10 days ago
This Quality Engineer II will support and strengthen manufacturing quality processes, ensuring products meet strict standards from intake through final inspection. The role partners closely with engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Client Details

This organization is a growing, North American manufacturing leader known for precision, complex builds, and operational excellence. They support mission‑critical products across demanding industries and invest heavily in quality, process improvement, and modern manufacturing capabilities.

Description

  • Design, implement, and maintain process control systems, including SPC and inspection methods
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone methodologies
  • Manage CAPA activities to ensure timely, effective resolution of quality issues
  • Support APQP efforts to validate new and existing products and processes
  • Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards (ISO 13485 exposure preferred)
  • Develop, track, and report on key quality metrics
  • Partner with engineering on FMEA, DOE, DFM, GD&T, and process capability improvements
  • Participate in MRB activities and support failure analysis and disposition decisions
  • Support quality training initiatives, including blueprint reading and onboarding

Profile

  • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environmen
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and inspection methods
  • Hands‑on experience with quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools and statistical analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; CQE or similar certification a plus
  • CMM and PC-DMIS experieince required

Job Offer

  • High visibility role with real ownership and influence
  • Strong quality culture with leadership buy‑in
  • Exposure to complex, precision manufacturing environments
  • Opportunity to grow into senior or leadership quality roles
  • Competitive compensation and stable, long‑term growth platform

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/