Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Overview

Dimension-Polyant, Inc., a global leader in high-performance sailcloth and technical fabrics since 1977, is seeking a passionate and hands-on Quality Engineer to join our team in Putnam, CT.

As a key member of a small but dynamic manufacturing site, the Quality Engineer will focus on both quality and process improvement for lamination operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a factory-floor environment, values direct communication, and wants to make a tangible impact in a collaborative team setting.

You will be responsible for managing quality systems, driving root cause analyses, and strengthening internal feedback loops to improve product performance and process stability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of internal quality issues and customer complaints
• Develop and improve systems for managing internal and external quality issues
• Organize and lead structured root cause investigations and corrective action plans (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Create internal feedback systems to provide real-time process-related quality input to production and lamination teams
• Work closely with inspection and production teams to ensure timely resolution of quality concerns
• Monitor and optimize lamination process performance
• Develop and maintain SPC, PFMEA and other statistical tools to ensure process control
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical Sales teams to support product consistency and continuous improvement
• Document and communicate best practices to drive process standardization
• Support trials and product launches by capturing critical quality insights

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably in Textile or Chemical Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or process engineering role, ideally in lamination or technical textiles
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as Fishbone, 5 Whys, 8D, or similar tools
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and statistical techniques (e.g., Excel, Minitab, SPC)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and directly with production operators

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean methodologies

• A self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

• Hands-on, solution-focused, and willing to learn new processes

• Collaborative and proactive in identifying and addressing challenges

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Benefits

• Health Insurance (Multiple medical plans available)

• Vision & Dental Plans with carryover benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contributions

• Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of lamination or coating process experience do you have?
• Are you comfortable working hands-on on the production floor with operators to investigate quality and process issues?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Process engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
• Quality improvement: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Putnam, CT 06260 (Required)

Work Location: In person