Quality Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead investigations into supplier, production, and design-related quality issues, acting as the customer advocate and supporting specific product lines.

The role requires hands-on QA experience in manufacturing, familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001, and proficiency with Lean Six Sigma tools, mechanical instrumentation, and data analysis using MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ME, EE, IE or equivalent.
• 3-5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment with electromechanical devices preferred.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and material specification sheets.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts across the organization.
• Broad knowledge in materials and material evaluation.
• Lean and Six Sigma tools: DMAIC, PPAP, DFMEA, DOE, SPC, GR&R, CpK.
• Competency with mechanical instruments (drop gauge, force gauge, calipers, indicators).
• Familiarity with industry specifications and handbooks.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues in supplier, production, and design areas.
• Act as customer advocate when quality problems are detected.
• Support product lines with focused project and quality activity.
• Respond to design, production, and customer quality issues on the lines.
• Resolve process errors, non-conforming parts, and design problems.
• Interface with Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product and Sustaining Engineering, and Production Inventory Control.
• Monitor self-release of products and first article inspections.
• Apply inspection procedures and collect data for analysis.
• Manage supplier audits and corrective action systems.
• Review manufacturing instructions for completeness and correctness.
• Audit assembly processes and verify methods and tools.
• Ensure quality assurance specifications are met by involved functions.
• Use MRP/ERP data collection for incident resolution.
• Conduct laboratory evaluations, prepare reports, and make recommendations.
• Maintain quality statistical systems and investigation records.
• Review and complete RMAs with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Materials evaluation

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

PPAP

DFMEA

DOE

SPC

GR&R

CpK

Mechanical instrumentation

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME/EE/IE or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

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Are you a driven Quality Engineer seeking a new and exciting opportunity? Are you looking to grow and develop your skills further with new challenges? Do you want great pay and benefits while also having a good work/life balance? Then we want YOU!

About Us: Haydon, Kerk and Pittman are three world class AMETEK brands that supply advanced linear and rotary motion solutions to a diverse mix of global customers. We are recognized as a leading manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor based linear actuators, precision Acme lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, linear rail and guide systems, gearmotors, drives and complete custom automation sub-systems.

What will you do?

You will be responsible for assisting in and directing the investigation and resolution of quality-related supplier, production, manufacturing, and design-related problems. You will act as the customer’s advocate when customers have detected quality problems. You may be assigned to specific product line(s) for focused product and project support.

On any given day, your responsibilities would include:

• Responding to day-to-day design, production, and customer quality issues related to production lines.
• Resolving production problems associated with process errors, non-conforming parts, and design problems.
• Interfacing with all aspects of Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product and Sustaining Engineering, and Production Inventory Control in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Monitoring self-release of products and first article inspections as required.
• Assisting with the application and monitoring of established inspection procedures and methods. Compiling, tabulating and summarizing data for analysis and preparing and offering constructive input relative to variables and deviations from prescribed standards of quality.
• Managing internal and external supplier audits and corrective action system including compliance verifications, documentation, and follow-up.
• Reviewing manufacturing instructions for completeness, correctness, and comprehension by assembly personnel.
• Auditing processes performed by assembly personnel relative to methods, tools, and ability to follow manufacturing instructions.
• Assisting in ensuring that quality assurance specifications are met by engineering, manufacturing, and other involved functions.
• Utilizing MRP/ERP software for data collection and incident resolution.
• Conducting laboratory evaluations and analsyses, preparing reports, and making recommendations.
• Maintaining all quality mandated statistical systems.
• Maintaining records of investigation and resolution in accordance with Company procedures.
• Reviewing, supporting, and completing RMA's, including root cause analysis, developing corrective action, and turnaround in an efficient and timely manner.

You are a great fit if you have the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field (ME, EE, IE) or equivalent
• 3-5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with electromechanical devices a strong positive
• Proficiency in reading and understanding various technical documents such as blueprints, material specification sheets, etc.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 standards
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, problems, and ideas to various levels within the organization
• Broad knowledge in materials and material evaluation
• Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools - DMAIC problem solving, PPAP, DFMEA, DOE, SPC, GR&R, CPk, etc.
• Competency using simple and complex mechanical instruments (e.g. drop gauge, force gauge, calipers, and indicators)
• Working knowledge of common industry specifications, standards, and handbooks
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 115,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].