Quality Engineer

Nesco Resource is in search of a Quality Engineer to work for one of our clients in Danbury, CT.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Assurance & Control:

• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection methods, and testing procedures for electronic components and assemblies.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Use methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control to reduce variation and improve yield.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers
• Conduct supplier audits and manage incoming quality issues.

• Define and oversee functional, environmental, and reliability testing of electronic products.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, IPC (e.g., IPC-A-610), and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection reports, and nonconformance reports.
• Support internal and external audits.

• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for quality (DFQ).
• Provide training to production staff on quality standards and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, 8D, Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams).
• Understanding of industry standards (IPC, ISO).

• Certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from American Society for Quality.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques and reliability testing.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CE).
• Knowledge of sensors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Data analysis and statistical skills
• Communication and teamwork
• Process-oriented mindset
• Interaction with production lines, test labs, and suppliers
• May involve occasional travel for supplier audits

• Direct hire with benefits
• 1^st shift, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
• Salary range: up to $110K
• Must pass drug and background screenings

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.