Quality Engineer

Quest Global; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is hiring for a Quality Engineering professional on-site in Rome, NY. The role focuses on supporting the Quality Management System, RCCA leadership, PPAP, and PFMEA activities to ensure conformance to customer and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree with 2+ years experience (or an advanced degree) and familiarity with AS 9100 or ISO 9001, ERP tools, and standard inspection methods. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required or advanced degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience if no degree; otherwise 2+ years per the listing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to quality management systems, procedures, regulations and compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Disposition, correction, and closure of nonconforming material as Preliminary Reviewer (PR).
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) for quality issues.
• Plan and review First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Lead or participate in internal and external quality system audits and PPAP activities.
• Engage with Engineering and Operations in PFMEA and Control Plans to identify risks and mitigations.

Skills

STEM background

Quality engineering

RCCA (8D, dive)

Process FMEA

PPAP

APQP core elements

Reading GD&T

Inspection methods

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You will Do:

• Provide technical support to internal and external customers as it relates to Escapes, Quality Management System Procedures, Regulations and Compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to quality standards & customer requirements.
• Provide timely disposition, correction, and closure of nonconforming material as Preliminary Reviewer (PR) member.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) for quality issues.
• Plan and review First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Lead or participate in internal and external quality system and/or process audits.
• Lead or participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Engage with Engineering, and Operations in Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans reviews to identify potential product and process risks and mitigation actions.

What You Will Bring:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field OR In absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with a Continuous Improvement System i.e. Lean, ACE, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience in a Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Design Engineering role in operations and/or inspection (i.e. creating inspection methods, reviewing manufacturing plans, design for manufacturability activities)
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Experience using inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, pin gages, thread gages, etc.)
• Coachable and willing to be fully engaged in all aspects of Quality principles and activities
• Experience with AS 9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience in structured RCCA approaches (DIVE, 8D, fault tree, redX, etc.)
• Experience or knowledge of APQP and PPAP core elements

Work Requirements:

• This role is considered an on-site position located in Rome, NY
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Pay Range:

$75,000-$90,000 a year

Citizenship requirement:

Due to the nature of this role, proof of US Citizenship is required upon hire.

Travel requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required