New Product Development Quality Engineer

Role Title: NPD Quality Engineer (3-5 years of plastics industry experience) Role Type: Full-time, Salaried Location: On-site at Mansfield, MA Salary: $90-115k Mission: Providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Culture: Quality-Driven, Collaborative, Innovative Responsibilities: Develop and implement quality standards. Lead projects using the phase-gate process from concept to completion, ensuring each phase is successfully executed. Develop and implement quality control systems. Monitor and analyze quality performance. Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Collaborate with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements. Ensure that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations. Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues. Develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements. Review codes, specifications, and processes. Ensure compliance with SQF/ISO requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Quality, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering Must have: 3-5 years of Plastics experience required Must have: Experience with the phase-gate process is mandatory Thermoforming experience preferred Degree in quality, industrial, or mechanical engineering. ASQ certification preferred. 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role. Experience coding and using QA software tools and processes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent project management skills. Day-to-Day: Perform quality assurance tasks in the lab (90% of time) Coordinate with the NPD team on quality control Maintain quality records and ensure task completion Reporting Structure: Report to the VP of R&D and NPD Team: Work under the current NPD QE with growth potential Physical Demands: Stand for prolonged periods in hot environments Talk, hear, and have good vision and manual dexterity Lift 50 pounds and perform various physical tasks Interview Process: 3 rounds, at least two video calls Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: quality engineering for the plastics industry: 3 years (Required) plastics industry: 3 years (Required) phase gate process: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: ASQ (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Mansfield, MA (Required) Ability to Relocate: Mansfield, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person