Quality Engineer

Ducommun Incorporated; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Coxsackie, NY is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead aerospace quality activities, analyze customer requirements, and support Lean and APQP initiatives. You will review drawings, ensure adherence to ISO 9001/AS 9100/NADCAP, and coordinate with customers, inspectors, and suppliers to meet quality targets.

The role requires 5–7 years in aerospace quality assurance, proficiency with CAD/3D tools (CATIA), and strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required; experience may substitute.
• 5-7 years in aerospace quality assurance.
• Experience with CAD/3D software; CATIA preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer engineering, quality, and process requirements for new work packages.
• Collaborate with customer-facing engineering to ensure quality delivery at pace.
• Review customer purchase orders to capture quality requirements.
• Incorporate tolerances and specifications into planning documents.
• Review engineering drawings and parts lists for accuracy.
• Support Lean implementation and process capability improvements.
• Participate in APQP and develop test data.
• Interface with customers, inspectors, and suppliers to satisfy quality requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Prepare AS9102/FAI plans for new products/partial-FAI.
• Maintain quality documents: Control Plan, PFMEA, Inspection Instructions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP.

Skills

CAD/3D software

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

MS Word

Excel

Access

Adobe

Job description

Quality Engineer

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs an analysis of customer engineering, quality, specification, and process requirements for new work packages.
• Works closely with customer-facing engineering to support the performance center’s delivery of quality product at a fast-paced production rate.
• Performs customer purchase order review to understand customer quality requirements and ensures they are flowed to the appropriate personnel in our organization.
• Incorporates appropriate tolerances and specifications into all planning documents as described by the Purchase Order and Engineering Drawings.
• Possesses the ability to thoroughly understand and interpret complex engineering drawing and associated parts lists.
• Assists with review of any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data are met when authorized by the customer for its use.
• Supports the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.
• Evaluates new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing.
• Participates in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required.
• Participates in providing customers, source inspectors and suppliers interface, and must work cooperatively with them and their program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
• Evaluates the robustness and risks of process and recommends improvement actions where appropriate.
• Provides support to cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities and establishes definitive root cause and effective corrective actions.
• Executes product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities.
• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts resulting from MRB activity.
• Participates in internal audit programs.
• Prepares AS9102/FAI plans for all new products and parts which require partial-FAI.
• Inspects product when/if there is a need and as requested.
• Analyzes, reviews, and prepares necessary reports or data summaries as required.
• Develops and updates quality documents such as the Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions as required.
• Thoroughly complies with quality systems (ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.
• Submits tags (i.e., Non-Conforming Product that requires customer disposition) to customers and closes out rejection reports.
• Provides training or mentorship to other team members as needed. Assists plant personnel in maintaining the Quality
• Systems Registration and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regards to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data.
• Supports all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
• Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required, but will consider experience in lieu of education.
• 5-7 years of experience of Quality Assurance, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Must have experience utilizing CAD/3D software.
• Must possess strong computer skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe.
• Must have experience utilizing CAD/3D software; CATIA preferred but will train.
• Requires proficiency in the design and manipulation of spreadsheet data.
• Strong business acumen required with respect to manufacturing processes especially as they relate to sheet metal, tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly.
• Must possess strong computer skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, & Adobe
• Technical writing skills preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices preferred.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
• Must be able to interact and communicate professionally with levels of the organization.
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands‑on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.

Pay Range: $70,000-82,000/year

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States