Creare, a leading engineering research and development firm in Hanover, NH, seeks to fill the position of Manufacturing & Production Quality Engineer (M&PQE). The M&PQE reports to the QA Director and focuses on direct project execution. The M&PQE works closely with the QA Managers and others to ensure that our projects meet or exceed the rigorous standards required by our contracts.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: interpreting project-specific contractual requirements into executable actions that must be undertaken by project team; communicating requirements to entire project team including engineers, manufacturing personnel, purchasing, inspectors, receiving/QC inspectors, contracts, etc.; working directly with project teams to ensure contractual requirements are met; identifying potential improvements to corporate-wide procedures that would improve product quality/efficiency; interacting with customer technical and quality assurance personnel to understand requirements and address issues; interacting with contracts and other corporate departments on project-specific issues; leading customer quality assurance audits; understand IS09001 and AS9100 standards and maintain/develop working knowledge of other relevant standards.
Professional Requirements
Engineering degree (from ABET accredited institution) is required, with at least 5 or preferably 10 years of relevant experience in an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment. ASQ certifications such as lead auditor certification are preferred and demonstrate the candidate’s expertise and commitment to Quality Assurance.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and concern for accuracy, and written and oral communication skills are also required. Knowledge of Six Sigma is a plus.
Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, and a range of medical plan offerings. Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment. Starting salary range of $85,000 - $120,000 per year, based on level of education completed, and years of relevant experience.
U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only. Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).
Creare LLC is an engineering research and development firm located in Hanover, New Hampshire. Founded in 1961, we provide industrial and government clients in the medical, aerospace/defense, energy, process, and manufacturing industries with services ranging from applied research to prototype design, fabrication and testing. Core areas of expertise include fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, electronics and software development, sensors and control systems, and CFD/FEA analysis.
Customers value our ability to solve their toughest engineering challenges to help them innovate new products, gain the competitive advantage and shorten time-to-market. Projects have ranged from a day to a decade in length with funding from a few thousand to over 15 million dollars.
We employ over 65 engineers, most with advanced degrees including 30 holding PhDs. They are supported by over 40 technical and laboratory staff. All of our facilities are company-owned and located in Hanover and Lebanon, NH. Our complex includes over 80,000 square feet of office, shop and laboratory space.
Located in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire, we are close to Dartmouth College, the Thayer School of Engineering, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
