Quality Engineer
Company: ALL REALTRUCK Career
Location: Central Falls
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
This position works under the guidance of the Quality Manager
and is responsible for supporting improvements in product quality
and first pass yield. This is accomplished by identifying quality
improvement opportunities, collecting Statistical Process Control
(SPC) data, and assisting the quality and production team members
with projects related to eliminating in process defects and
performing root cause analysis of customer quality complaints.
Quality Engineer helps develop corrective actions, continuous
improvement projects, and participates or leads in their
completion. Corrective actions and continuous improvement projects
to be designed to improve first part yield (FPY) in each department
of the production facilities by collecting and analyzing data
specific to various steps of the process; and helping complete the
appropriate problem-solving methodology to implement those
improvements. Core Functions Identify and lead projects in
facilities to implement corrective actions that are sustainable to
resolve process defects, supplier and customer quality issues.
Collect, analyze, and report real time data related to defect
improvement projects and provide support for facility improvement
initiatives. Manage the collection of analysis of SPC, capability
studies (Cp/Cpk), Measurement System Analysis (GR&R) Monitor
incoming material quality and support supplier corrective actions
when quality issues arise on purchased product. Support validation
of new molds, materials, and process changes following APQP
standards Promote the use of SPC techniques to help reduce
variability and achieve process control. Provide support to the
production team in the implementation of changes to drive quality
improvements. Provide New Product Development support by
participating in Process and Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects
Analysis). Prepare PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requests
for supplier submission and their subsequent review when received
from suppliers. Conduct First Article piece part Inspections for
Prototype and First Production Run of new components. Develop and
maintain quality control plans, inspection instructions, and
sampling plans for injectionâ??molded parts. Investigate internal
and external quality issues using structured methodologies (8D,
5-Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC) Maintain documentation in compliance with
IATF 16949 , ISO 9001 , and customer-specific standards. Support
internal and external audits, control of nonconforming products,
and traceability systems. Ensure PFMEA, control plans, and work
instructions remain up to date Train operators and technicians on
quality standards, inspection criteria, and defect recognition
Travel Required Occasional travel between facilities within a
10-mile radius. Work Experience 3 years of related experience in
engineering or quality required. Proficiency with quality tools:
PPAP, APQP, GD&T, SPC, FMEA, MSA, CPK/CPL, and control plans
SPC experience and knowledge of SPC tools required. Experience with
automotive quality systems (IATF 16949). Strong analytical,
troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Keywords: ALL REALTRUCK Career, Milford , Quality Engineer, Engineering , Central Falls, Connecticut
