Quality Engineer I

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance: 1. Assist manager, engineers, Black Belts, and Green Belts, in all six-sigma endeavors, including corrective actions. 2. Perform final product source inspection and maintain records as mandated by customer quality requirements. 3. Perform internal audit dock audits and maintain records as mandated by customer quality requirements. 4. Perform internal manufacturing and inspection procedural audits and external supplier product and facility audits as assigned to assure adequate control. 5. Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Inspection to minimize scrap and rework through effective problem identification, communication and problem solving. 6. Review and evaluate purchase orders, drawings, minor engineering changes and/or other specifications to define product quality requirements. 7. Establish operating equipment specifications, improving manufacturing techniques and introducing new process equipment to production. 8. Establish incoming inspection requirements as assigned and assure corrective action to resolve problems with purchased material. 9. Perform technical liaison function with production planning and engineering personnel. 10. Perform APQP, PFMEA, Flow Diagram, Control Plan and SPC activities, including interface with customers as requested. 11. Review reported first article inspection results, prepare MRB approval paperwork as appropriate and discuss with customer as required to obtain approval. 12. Perform Measurement System Analysis, capability studies (preferably using Minitab), Design of Experiments, in evaluating first article inspection results 13. Develop internal manufacturing and receiving inspections to ensure a high level of performance from suppliers and/or subcontractors. 14. Perform actions define by customers to complete product manufacturing documentation and prepare paperwork to obtain customer approval as required (PPAP). 15. Must have a working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949 and AS9100 as applicable. 16. Perform internal audits per ISO/TS16949 and AS9100 quality standards (system and manufacturing process audits, layered process audit …) as applicable. 17. Review nonconforming material (independent or in conjunction with engineering) to determine rework, request for deviation or scrap is the most appropriate course of action. 18. Initiate and/or investigate corrective action on problems arising in the manufacture of products using problem solving disciplines (8D discipline preferred). 19. Make recommendations to product engineering to improve quality of products and/or process. 20. Perform industrial engineering assignments of a medium degree of complexity, involving the application of engineering principles to perform analysis and evaluation in support of plant engineering activities. Prepare plans and specifications for equipment, test equipment and tooling. Conduct analysis of methods and time standards. Evaluate findings and prepare reports, graphs, charts and data reflecting the results, conclusions and recommendations. 21. Must be capable of delivering on commitments in a timely and efficient manner. Additional Responsibilities: 1.May be involved in training and developing less experienced technical personnel. 2.Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety and quality principles. 3.Perform other duties as assigned. 4.Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
2. 2-4 years or equivalent knowledge / experience.
3. Familiar with a variety of concepts within the field. 
4. Must possess good communication and organizational skills.
5. Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications, technical computer modeling and statistical tools.
6. Vision requirement of 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception.

Why Join Hitchiner?

• Mission-critical manufacturing: We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.
• Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us.
• We win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Beautiful location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.

Employee Benefits

Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan. The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

About Hitchiner

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

Additional Information

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employees must be able to meet export control eligibility requirements as a condition of employment. Who is considered a U.S. Person? A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Learn more about the ITAR here. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hitchiner participates in the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new hires in accordance with federal law.