Aerospace Quality Engineer

GW Lisk Company Inc; Village of Clifton Springs (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Window seat in growing company

Employee-owned company

Professional development

Contribution to aerospace programs

Job summary

GW Lisk Company Inc. in Clifton Springs, NY, is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to ensure components and processes meet stringent safety and regulatory standards.

The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to drive continuous improvement and uphold aerospace quality expectations. This on-site position requires a strong quality mindset, problem solving, and experience with aerospace quality tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Engineering.
• Experience with FAI, RCCA, SPC, PPAP, APQP preferred.
• Understanding of AS9100 preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of GD&T and inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with industry standards, customer requirements and government regulations.
• Calibrate with operations, engineering, supplier quality and other Lisk functions to reduce/eliminate defects.
• Interface with customers on issues and clarify requirements.
• Prepare quality documentation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Disposition nonconforming material and approve manufacturing routes.
• Complete ERP transactions accurately to support Lisk deliverables.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem solving using standard tools (DMAIC, 8D, 5Why).
• Participate as SME in new product development projects.
• Support external and internal audits.

Skills

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s or two-year degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

GD&T knowledge

Job description

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Aerospace Quality Engineer

Full Time Clifton Springs, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Overview:We’re looking for a sharp, quality-focused, detail‑driven Aerospace Quality Engineer to join our team and help ensure that every component, system, and process meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and our customers to drive continuous improvement and uphold the rigorous quality expectations of the aerospace and defense industries. If you get a thrill out of solving problems, tightening up processes, and knowing your work directly impacts what goes into the sky, you’ll fit right in.

This position requires physical presence in Clifton Springs, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with industry standards, customer requirements and government regulations
• Successfully calibrate with operations, engineering, supplier quality and other Lisk functions to reduce/eliminate production/part defects
• Successfully interface with customers on resolution of issues and clarification of requirements
• Prepare quality documentation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes for compliance
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Determine conformance to specifications and assist to disposition nonconforming material
• Approve manufacturing routes prior to release and after changes
• Complete ERP transactions accurately and in a timely fashion to support Lisk deliverables
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem solving within teams using standard problem solving tools (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, 5Why)
• Participate as a subject matter expert in new product development projects
• Support external and internal audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical-, Electrical-, Manufacturing-, Industrial Engineering or Quality related fields. At a minimum a 2-year degree in the above fields
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Quality Engineering
• Experience with FAI, RCCA, SPC, PPAP, APQP preferred
• Understanding of AS9100 preferred
• Experienced with MS Excel required
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances and inspection practices
• Desired: Knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma Techniques
• Should have a passion for quality, problem solving, process improvement, and customer satisfaction

What we offer:

• A window seat in a growing company serving multiple industries
• Employee-owned company with long history in the region
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to contribute to mission‑critical aerospace programs and to help shape the future of flight
• A collaborative, supportive team environment

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 annual base salary based experience

GW Lisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.