Associate Quality Engineer – Metals & Materials Lab

Energy Jobline ZR; New Hartford (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks an Associate Quality Engineer in New Hartford, NY, performing entry-level professional tasks under established policies. The role requires some judgment and basic understanding of principles in metallurgy and materials testing.

Responsibilities include metallographic analysis, chart verification, data entry into Oracle/TIS, and maintaining meticulous records. Candidates should have an associate degree and at least one year in aerospace materials manufacturing or lab

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical/science field or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or lab experience in aerospace materials.
• Core competencies demonstrated within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a tidy work area and follow safety practices.
• Analyze metallographic charts and records (VIM/ESR/VAR/Anneal).
• Verify VAR/ESR sequence and heat numbers on charts and records.
• Ensure charts conform to internal procedures.
• Print and compile electronic charts with related BBD/PLD data.
• Run SMC Post Processor data where applicable.
• Perform material removal calculations when needed.
• Create internal review reports and address variances.
• Enter data into Oracle and TIS.
• Prepare records for retention and storage.
• Operate optical microscopes and related software.
• Capture images of defects and grain structure with microscopy.
• Calibrate microscopes with computers every six months.
• Conduct full metallographic evaluations of Sonic Indications as required.
• Generate digital images of slices and customer material.

Skills

Metallography

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Visual acuity

Education

Associate degree in technical/science

Education/experience equivalent

Tools

Microscope software

Oracle

TIS

SMC Post Processor

Photographic tools

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR seeks an Associate Quality Engineer in New Hartford, NY, performing entry-level professional tasks under established policies. The role requires some judgment and basic understanding of principles in metallurgy and materials testing.

Responsibilities include metallographic analysis, chart verification, data entry into Oracle/TIS, and maintaining meticulous records. Candidates should have an associate degree and at least one year in aerospace materials manufacturing or lab