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Quality Engineer I

Prototek Digital Manufacturing
Hopkinton, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Quality Engineer / Level I

1st Shift

About Prototek

Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001 : 2015 and AS9100D : 2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit www.prototek.com.

o Position Summary The role of the Quality Engineer Level I is to assist Quality Manager in the maintenance and communication of the companies Quality Management System. Assists with the planning and implementation of company procedures and work instructions. Works to ensure customer quality requirements and ISO standards are met. This position also aids the Quality Admin department to assure quality requirements and timely delivery to the customer are met. Also provides solutions to issues impacting process and product quality. Works with all functions to ensure quality requirements are recognized and satisfied. Conducts internal audits to ensure continued compliance to QMS and regulatory requirement

Essential Functions

  • Work independently with attention to detail and customer requirements
  • Proficient at First Article Inspection (FAI) and able to utilize AS9102 format reporting
  • Assure the requirements of our ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 and other applicable Quality Management Systems are followed
  • Assist other functional areas with resolving quality related issues
  • Assist with NCR and RMA dispositions
  • Communicate problem resolution to Quality Manager, including assisting with Corrective Action Plans and Root Cause Analysis
  • Support all safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  • Wear proper PEE for job function being performed
  • Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with Quality Reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

  • Proficient knowledge of utilizing handheld and surface plate inspection tools : calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges and standard inspection tools such as pin gauges, thread gauges, and other applicable tools
  • Proficient knowledge of utilizing CMM equipment
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Education / Professional Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 3 years quality or manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred
  • Direct Inspection, Quality Technician, or Quality System experience preferred
  • Completion of Print Reading and GD&T Training is required
  • Physical Requirements / Work Environment

  • Ability to sit / stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, inspection equipment, and handle and feel parts of various size
  • Ability to bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally throughout a shift
  • Ability to push, pull, or lift 50lb moderately throughout a workday
  • Ability to focus vision for : close vision, color vision, depth perception, and adjusting to sharp focus
  • Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and / or by request
  • Exposure to fumes and / or airborne particles
  • Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  • Exposure to hot metal and machining components
  • Manufacturing environment where temperatures drastically change from season to season
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work Hours / Travel

  • 1st shift work schedule : 5 - 9-hour shifts (45 hour work week)
  • Overtime as necessary (including occasional weekends if needed)
  • Flexible scheduling in agreement with manager
  • Travel : N / A
  • What Prototek Offers :

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive pay scale
  • Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
  • 9 paid Holidays annually
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
  • Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) match : 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
  • Additional Information :

    Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

    EEO is The Law - click here for more information : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / migrated_files / employers / poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

    We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 603-746-2001 or email us : HR@PROTOTEK.COM. You may also write to us and we will be happy to assist you with the application : Prototek, 205 Pine St., Hopkinton, NH 03229

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