Senior Quality Engineer

Lee Hecht Harrison

Hauppauge, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Change Control, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Internal Audit, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), Metrology, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Production Support, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Supply Chain, Technical Leadership, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Hauppauge, NY
POSTED
12 days ago

Confidential Opportunity - Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite - (Long Island, NY area)

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE)

Overview

A well-established, high-performing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive process capability improvements and ensure product quality meets customer and regulatory requirements. This position plays a key role in supporting production, leading quality initiatives, and partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive process capability improvements through variation reduction, SPC, and error-proofing initiatives

  • Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

  • Support new product introduction (NPI), contract review, and design-for-quality efforts

  • Manage manufacturing process qualifications and validation activities

  • Oversee supplier quality and support supplier development initiatives

  • Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation

  • Participate in MRB and configuration control activities

  • Conduct internal audits (process, product, and quality system)

  • Provide technical leadership to inspection and quality teams

  • Support product certifications, approvals, and reliability studies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required (Master's preferred)

  • 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

OR 10+ years of progressive quality experience with strong supplier quality exposure

  • Strong knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 5-Whys, 8D, Pareto

  • Experience with statistical methods, SPC, and data-driven problem solving

  • Solid understanding of GD&T, metrology, and inspection methods

  • Experience with audits, corrective actions, and compliance requirements

  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt preferred)

  • Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Additional Experience Preferred

  • High-mix / low-volume manufacturing environments

  • Machining, assembly, and process control experience

  • Exposure to regulated or contract-driven industries

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $85k-$105k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@LHH.com

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison