Senior Quality Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Peabody, MA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of our products. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and sales to align QA activities with schedules and customer requirements.

You will develop and maintain robust QA processes, analyze quality data, and drive improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency across the business.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment.
• 5–10 years hands-on experience in quality engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with sheet metal design/manufacturing and electromechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality initiatives including SCARs, performance monitoring, audits, and development.
• Own and manage NMR and MRB processes for timely disposition.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Develop quality metrics and dashboards to track trends and drive decisions.
• Perform final inspections for OEM products and first article builds with reports.
• Support ISO 9001 QMS and internal/external audits.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to implement quality improvements.
• Assist with manufacturing work instructions and in-process metal fabrication inspections.
• Conduct instrumented testing and maintain measurement libraries.
• Support material compliance initiatives (REACH, ROHS, WEEE, Conflict Minerals).

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Inspection techniques

Communication skills

ISO 9001

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Drawing interpretation

Measurement instruments

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

As a Senior Quality Engineer at TMC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge products. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and sales, to align quality assurance activities with production schedules and customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining robust quality assurance processes, analyzing product quality data, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency.

Join us and be at the forefront of driving excellence, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering top-notch products that exceed customer expectations!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality initiatives including supplier corrective actions (SCARs), supplier performance monitoring, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
• Own and facilitate the Nonconforming Material Report (NMR) and Material Review Board (MRB) processes to ensure timely disposition and closure.
• Perform root cause analysis on nonconforming material & customer returns utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and CAPA processes.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and dashboards to identify trends, monitor process performance, and drive data-based decision making.
• Perform final inspection activities for OEM products & first article prototype builds, including preparing formal inspection reports.
• Perform the QAE role for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Coordinate / conduct qualification activities on first article purchases (FAI).
• Support TMC’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) with a focus on building a continuous improvement environment across the business.
• Perform internal ISO 9001 audits and support external audits.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and failure analyses, including product evaluation, data collection, and report preparation.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Assist in the preparation and revision of manufacturing work instructions.
• Assist with in-process inspection in metal fabrication areas, such as machining centers, forming centers and welding, as needed.
• Perform instrumented testing on TMC products and maintain measurements library.
• Support product material compliance initiatives such as REACH, ROHS, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, etc.

Requirements:

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with fabricated sheet metal design and manufacturing practices is a plus
• Familiarity with electromechanical assembly and test practices
• Experienced in the use of mechanical measuring instruments and drawing interpretation to perform complex inspections
• Experience in the use of electronic test equipment
• Ability to present data / information in a logical / organized manner
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Presents a professional, positive image that reflects well on the company.
• 5-10 years hands-on experience

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 135,000

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://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].