Quality Engineer — AI-Driven Manufacturing Excellence

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

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.