Quality Engineer

Anoplate Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Comprehensive medical benefits with zero premium

Work-life balance

Catered lunches and employee appreciation activities

On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Job summary

An aerospace surface treatment company is hiring a Quality Engineer in Syracuse, NY. The role involves ensuring product quality and collaborating with various teams to address concerns. Ideal candidates will have an A.A.S. degree or equivalent experience and skills in communication and problem-solving. The company values community involvement and offers a supportive work culture. Interested candidates should apply to join a dedicated team focused on maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Collaborates to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Performs document revisions and participates in audits.
• Communicates with customers regarding quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provides RMA through AANGS system as needed.
• Enters corrective actions related to quality issues.
• Leads MRB and follows up on actions required.

Skills

Basic understanding of Anoplate test equipment

Communication skills with internal and external customers

Basic root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Keyboard and Microsoft Office skills

Basic math skills

Education

A.A.S. Associate in applied sciences degree or relevant experience

Job description

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, we invite you to apply and become part of the Anoplate family. Our core belief is to fulfill the needs of our employees in order to meet the needs of our customers. Anoplate relies on the personal success of our employees.

• 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

Anoplate appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. Anoplate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum/refugee status) and Anoplate reserves the right to require documentation to support these regulations prior to your hire date.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Anoplate considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.