Quality Engineer

Aleron; Basom (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,500; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Quality Engineer in Basom, NY, offering a direct hire position in the aerospace and defense sector. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, lead quality issue resolution, and maintain audit systems. With a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality and over 5 years of relevant experience, candidates will play an integral role in improving product quality. The salary ranges between $69,000 and $86,500 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across multiple quality functions in a process-driven manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with supporting or conducting audits from planning to closure.
• Ability to communicate technical quality information clearly across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal, customer, supplier, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain audit systems for quality assurance.
• Lead resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis.

Skills

Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Inspection methods

Process-driven manufacturing experience

Root cause analysis knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality

Job description

Job Title

Quality Engineer

Location

Basom, NY.

Employment Type

Direct Hire

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Compensation

$69,000-$86,500/yr

Schedule

40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity

• Ensure manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and quality management processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards and customer requirements.
• Lead resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve audit systems, quality documentation, and cross-functional quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and quality management processes to ensure compliance with internal, customer, supplier, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal, supplier, product, and component audit systems.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on audits, nonconformities, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality issue resolution activities, including containment, RMAs, sorting, warranty investigations, and field failure analysis.
• Perform structured root cause analysis and corrective action processes using methodologies such as 8D.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through quality metrics, trend analysis, and process effectiveness evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, including PPAP and SESPA activities for new products and process changes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and customers to improve product and process performance.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quality documentation, procedures, reports, and corrective action records.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality
• 5+ years of experience across multiple quality functions in a process-driven manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), inspection methods, and manufacturing quality controls.
• 5+ years of experience with supporting or conducting internal, supplier, product, and component audits, including planning through closure.
• 5+ years of experience with managing quality issues across internal operations, suppliers, and customers, including containment and corrective actions.
• 5+ years of experience in documenting, presenting, and communicating quality information for audits, management reviews, and decision-making.

What Sets You Apart:

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ability to apply requirements to manufacturing, inspection, supplier, and customer processes.
• Proficiency in quality and process improvement tools, including 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of customer-specific and divisional quality requirements, including PPAP and SESPA deliverables for new products and changes.
• Ability to evaluate and demonstrate process and system effectiveness using objective evidence and data.
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical quality information across cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Supply Chain).
• Self-directed, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate in English.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• This role involves a mix of desk-based engineering tasks, on-site inspections, and interaction with manufacturing processes, requiring moderate physical activity in varied environments.
• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (30‑40% of the time), with manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for tasks like sketching, operating computers, or handling small tools; near vision needed for detailed drawings or screens.
• Standing/Walking: Traverses moderate distances or remains in an upright stationary position frequently (30‑40% of the time) to inspect production lines, collaborate with teams, or evaluate equipment on the shop floor.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body occasionally (20‑30% of the time) to access equipment, inspect machinery, or reach workstations; moderate flexibility needed.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.