Quality Engineer (US)

Aero Tec Laboratories Ltd (ATL); Ramsey, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aero Tec Laboratories seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold high quality standards during inspection of ATL products and supplier parts. You will raise non-conformances, explain re-work needs, assist root cause analysis, correction and containment.

You will work with the Quality department, use hand metrology equipment and CMMs, produce control plans, and support testing and process development as needed.

Qualifications

• ISO BMS experience is required.
• 8D reporting experience is required.
• BS EN9102 reporting experience is required.
• Experience using metrology equipment (hand and CMM).
• PPAP submissions desirable but not essential.
• Internal and external audit experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality department to support production areas' quality control.
• Use hand metrology equipment to quality control parts.
• Use CMM machines to measure and report on parts.
• Produce control plans and inspection reports (First Article Inspection).
• Assist with testing and process development as required.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits as required.
• Support investigation of root cause and 8D reporting.
• Escalate issues promptly to the correct party.
• Deliver continual improvement across the department.
• Follow environmental policy and promote waste/energy reduction.

Skills

Metrology equipment

Quality assurance

Non-conformance handling

Root cause analysis

Tools

Hand metrology equipment (CMM)

Job description

Aero Tec Laboratories was founded in 1970 as a design and testing facility for "flexible composite" materials. Shortly thereafter, the firm broadened its scope to include the actual fabrication of end products from its own outstanding fiber/elastomer composites. These end products are used in many industries, including motorsport, automotive, marine, defense, aviation, and aerospace!
Over its generation of growth, ATL USA has assembled an enviable legion of agents and distributors, plus a sister company in England, ATL UK.

Job Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will be expected to uphold the highest quality standards during inspection of ATL’s products and supplier products. You will be responsible for raising non-conformances where parts do not meet ATL’s expectation and explaining to technicians any areas where they need to complete re-work, assisting in root cause analysis, correction and containment.

Responsibilites

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the rest of the Quality department to ensure that all production areas’ quality control requirements are supported.
• Using hand metrology equipment to quality control parts.
• Using CMM machines to measure and report on parts.
• To produce control plans.
• To assist the with testing and process development as required.
• Produce inspection reports on items requiring First Article Inspection.
• Supporting the Inspection of parts in all departments in process and before despatch.
• Deal with the processing of Internal and Supplier rejects including the use of 5 Whys and 8D reporting where required.
• Escalating issues found to the correct party in a timely manner.
• Conduct quality and process spot checks within Engineering Workshop, Moulding & Final Assembly departments as required.
• Prepare inspection reports and collate paperwork for customer reporting as required.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits as required.
• Assist with investigation of root cause as and when required.
• Work with the rest of the Quality Control team to deliver continual improvement across the department.
• Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy.
• Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives.
• All employees are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions, and for complying with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and training.

You may be required to complete other tasks, as required by the business.

Experience:

• Relevant professional experience
• Experience of ISO BMS
• Experience completing 8D reports
• Experience of BS EN9102 reporting
• Experience using basic and electronic metrology equipment
• Experience completing PPAP submissions is desirable but not essential
• Internal and external audit experience is desirable but not essential
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401K-Matching
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friday is Bagel Day