Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for driving quality performance across supplier, customer, and manufacturing operations at AMETek PDT. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with customer requirements, AS9100 standards, and internal quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete production shipment documentation packages
• Manage corrective and preventive actions (customer, supplier, and audit related CARs)
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102
• Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) impacting production
• Support customer, internal, and third-party audits (e.g., AS9100, ISO)
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities for nonconformances
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Define, monitor, and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs), including:
• Customer quality metrics (e.g., nonconformances, CAPAs, escapes)
• Supplier quality performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using statistical analysis tools
• Lead cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction initiatives
• Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and manage supplier qualifications
• Develop and issue supplier scorecards; communicate quarterly performance results
• Manage Supplier Deviation Waiver Requests (DWRs) and maintain deviation logs
• Administer the Certified Supplier / Ship-to-Stock (STS) program
• Investigate and resolve customer quality issues, including complaints, escapes, and root cause analysis
• Support Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and ensure proper documentation
• Support customer deviation requests and related approvals

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or related field from an accredited college or university
• ERP experience desired
• Three (3) or more years of Quality Engineering/Quality Control experience in manufacturing
• LEAN Certification preferred

Knowledge

• Engineering theory, drawings, GD&T, and terminology
• Quality management systems
• Quality assurance inspection and test procedures

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time and project management skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use office equipment and tools repeatively or long periods of time
• Ability to lift 25 pounds in the course of normal duties
• Ability to see details at close range (near vision)
• Dexterity for use of tools required for job

Work Conditions

• Required to work with hazardous chemicals
• May be exposed to environment with loud noise and extreme temperatures.

Tools Used

• Software: Oracle, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Manufacturing / Test Equipment (Torque wrenches, Hand and Power Tools, ESD)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and holiday pay
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off per year