Quality Engineer

Thisiscny; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Anoplate is seeking a Quality Engineer to collaborate with operations, support functions, and customers to ensure that quality requirements are communicated and delivered. You will coordinate MRB activities, revise quality documents, and participate in internal audits and customer visits to uphold aerospace and industrial component standards.

The role emphasizes a customer-first mindset, strong communication, and a culture of teamwork and community involvement, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• A.A.S. degree or equivalent quality control experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to perform basic math, blueprint reading, and statistical thinking.
• Experience with quality control processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide RMA processing and corrective actions in response to customer returns and audit findings.
• Lead MRB (Material Review Board) and track required actions.
• Revise procedures, work instructions and forms to reflect actual practices.
• Perform lean events and participate in cross-functional improvement teams.
• Support customer visits and communicate quality concerns clearly.

Skills

Test equipment familiarity

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Computer skills

Education

A.A.S. in applied sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Quality Engineer collaborates with operations, support functions and the customer to assure that desired product quality requirements are communicated and delivered. Coordinates and maintains MRB functions including, schedule, action items, follow-up activities and RCCA. Revises Procedures, WI's, Forms and other quality related documentation to ensure procedures and instructions mirror actual practices. Performs ISO and NADCAP related internal audits. Hosts customer visits as necessary.

Culture, Community, & Purpose

At Anoplate, we believe what we do matters-our work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and performance of critical aerospace, defense, and industrial components that serve industries across the globe. As a family-oriented company, we are deeply committed to our employees, our customers, and our community.

• Customer-First Mindset: We recognize that our success is measured by our customers' success. We prioritize quality, responsiveness, and service excellence to build trusted partnerships.
• Part of Something Bigger: Our work ensures that planes fly safely, military equipment performs reliably, and medical devices operate flawlessly-our customers and the world depend on us.
• Community Involvement: We actively support local initiatives, workforce development programs, and industry partnerships to give back and help build a stronger future.
• A Family Culture: We treat our employees like family, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where relationships matter, and teamwork drives success.
• Making an Impact: Every member of our team contributes to something greater than themselves, knowing that their work affects lives around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides RMA (return material authorizations) through AANGS system at customers request.
• Enters corrective actions into AANGS system in response to customer returns, internal audit findings, external audit findings or other general quality related issues.
• Communicate with customers regarding product quality concerns.
• Active member on the Internal Audit Team.
• Lead MRB (Material Review Board) and follow up on actions required.
• Performs document revisions on procedures, work instructions and forms as needed. Participate in lean events and other cross-functional improvement teams.
• Participate in quality related customer visits (check ins, audits, surveys, instructional, etc.) Perform monthly line side audits in conjunction with operations and other support staff as needed

Requirements

Your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Test Equipment Experience and Skill

Basic understanding of Anoplate test equipment (profilometer, X-Ray, permascope, micrometer, bore gage, color meter, etc.)

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate by email or phone with internal and external customers.

Quality Technical Skills

Basic root cause analysis, problem solving skills (5 whys, fishbone, etc.)

Computer Skills

Keyboard, Anoplate databases, Microsoft Excel, Word. Other Skills: Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Rudimentary blueprint reading.

Education/Experience

A.A.S. Associate in applied sciences degree or experience in performing quality control functions in a manufacturing setting.

Why Join Anoplate?

Anoplate is a 65-year industry leader in aerospace and industrial surface treatments. We offer unlimited growth potential, a dynamic team-oriented environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an evolving industry. If you're a results-driven operations leader who thrives on developing people, driving innovation, serving the community, putting customers first, and executing strategic growth, our core belief is to fulfill the needs of our employees in order to meet the needs of our customers.

• Bonus Program: Eligible for quarterly bonus program based on corporate and individual goals/performance
• Well-Being: Comprehensive Medical benefits with zero premium cost dental coverage, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Enhanced Long and Short-Term Disability, Complimentary Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Annual Work Boot reimbursement, Uniforms provided at no cost for production line employees & 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Home & Family: Work Life Balance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation & NY State Paid Sick Leave
• Work Life: Catered lunches, family holiday events, employee appreciation activities, community culture & amazing co-workers
• Growth & Training: On the job training, skills development & opportunities to climb the career ladder

Salary Description

$70,000 - $80,000