Associate, Quality Engineering (ID: 1212)

The Narda Microwave Corporation; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Narda Microwave Corporation in Hauppauge, NY, seeks an Associate Quality Engineer to support the QMS, drive improvements, and maintain compliance across the organization. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering to meet customer commitments.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, internal audits, and corrective actions, with responsibilities ranging from FIAs and FRs to MRB support, audits, and supplier interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• FRACAS experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 is a plus.
• Experience with quality systems and corrective action processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data to drive continuous improvement.
• Report to the Quality Manager on quality issues, metrics, and trends to support reviews.
• Investigate discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and corrective actions.
• Lead FIA's, FR's, SCAR's and customer complaints with cross-functional support to ensure permanent fixes.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Provide guidance to inspectors on quality topics and support internal audits.

Skills

FRACAS

AS9100

Six Sigma

IPC-A-610

MIL-STD-883

J-STD-001

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Associate, Quality Engineer is a critical role in our organization, responsible for supporting Narda-MITEQ's Quality Management System (QMS), driving improvements, and maintaining compliance throughout the organization. As an AS9100 accredited organization, Quality has extensive visibility and prominence at Narda-MITEQ. The successful candidate must be self‑motivated, detail oriented, a team player, and capable of working closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering in meeting Narda-MITEQ's customer commitments.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Work with the Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data to facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Report to the Quality Manager on Quality issues, metrics, and/or trends to support Management Reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Investigate the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
• Execute Assigned First Article Inspections (FIA's), Failure Reports (FR's), Customer Corrective Action Requests (SCAR's) and Customer Complaints, leveraging help from other functions. Drive root cause analysis to ensure permanent fixes.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB).
• Answer questions and provide direction to inspectors on quality related topics.
• Support internal audits and work cross functionally to resolve any findings through Corrective Actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experienced with Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS).
• Working knowledge of AS9100.
• Six Sigma / DMAIC problem solving knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with requirements of IPC‑A‑610, MIL‑STD‑883, J‑STD‑001 highly desired but not required.

Security Clearance

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Narda-MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export‑controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.