Creare, a leading engineering research and development firm in Hanover, NH, is looking to fill the position of Quality Engineer. This role reports to the QA Director and focuses on direct project execution. The Quality Engineer will work closely with QA Managers and others to ensure our projects meet or exceed the rigorous standards required by our contracts. Specific responsibilities include:

• Interpret project-specific contractual requirements into executable actions for the project team.
• Communicate requirements to the entire project team, including engineers, manufacturing personnel, purchasing, inspectors, receiving/QC inspectors, contracts, etc.
• Work directly with project teams to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Identify potential improvements to corporate-wide procedures to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Interact with customer technical and quality assurance personnel to understand requirements and address issues.
• Collaborate with contracts and other corporate departments on project-specific issues.
• Lead customer quality assurance audits.
• Understand ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and maintain/develop working knowledge of other relevant standards.

• An engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution is required, with at least 3 or preferably 5 or more years of relevant experience in an aerospace or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Certifications such as Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, or ASQ Quality Engineer certification are preferred and demonstrate the candidate’s expertise and commitment to Quality Assurance.
• Reliability Engineering experience or certification (such as ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer) is highly desirable and will strengthen the candidate’s ability to support product reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, concern for accuracy, and strong written and oral communication skills are also required.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma is a plus.

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including a substantial annual staff bonus, industry-leading 401(k) contributions and plan options, paid family leave, 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.

Salary Range: $84,000 – $130,000 per year, based on education and experience.

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.
Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans).