Advanced Quality & Process Engineer – Continuous Improvement

Atlas; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Advanced Quality & Process Engineer to support and improve product quality across manufacturing. You will drive corrective and preventive actions, manage nonconforming material activities, and collaborate with customer and supplier quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, using SPC and FMEA tools, and leading root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (AS9102) requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes and quality performance to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential quality risks.
• Utilize quality tools and statistical methods to evaluate process capability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve product quality, reduce defects, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate containment activities for nonconforming materials, including inventory, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Support disposition of nonconforming material and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and maintain inspection methods and control plans to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and inspection plans to improve product and process quality.
• Support customer quality concerns, returns, and corrective action requests.
• Work with suppliers to address quality issues and drive corrective actions when necessary.
• Serve as a quality liaison between internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Create and maintain Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality system documentation.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control activities.
• Participate in internal audits and maintain compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality record maintenance.
• Provide day-to-day quality support for manufacturing operations.
• Participate in quality review meetings and present quality performance metrics.
• Assist with inspection activities, product evaluations, and resolution of production quality issues.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SPC

Process improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Atlas is seeking an Advanced Quality & Process Engineer to support and improve product quality across manufacturing. You will drive corrective and preventive actions, manage nonconforming material activities, and collaborate with customer and supplier quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring processes, using SPC and FMEA tools, and leading root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of issues.