Product Quality Engineer

About Air Techniques, Inc.

Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. set out to manufacture first-rate products for the dental industry. Over 64 years later, Air Techniques has grown from a small company into a successful corporation. At our New York headquarters, we design and build two main groups of products: utility room and digital imaging products. Our products are manufactured in a vertically integrated factory where compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices is paired with stringent Quality Standards. In-house engineering staff designs our products for the dental market. We are proud to maintain the ISO-13485 registration certification which reinforces our pledge to quality and customer satisfaction. At Air Techniques, we have earned our reputation in the dental industry through our commitment to quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. We are proud that Air Techniques represents superior quality to dealers and dentists worldwide.

Position Description

Responsible for the systematic inspection, evaluation, and analysis of production and customer-returned product to identify failure modes and determine root causes. Supports continuous improvement initiatives by generating accurate, data-driven findings that inform multifunctional team consisting of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, bills of material, electrical schematics, material specifications, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer returned units to assess the nature and extent of defects or failures.
• Understands proper technique for operating calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other precision hand tools to obtain accurate dimensional measurements.
• Familiar with CMM operation and principles, including how probing strategy and part setup affect measurement accuracy.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate complex failures to Product Quality Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to communicate findings and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with development or revision of repair procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in Lean or continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects.
• Performs Internal Quality Systems Audits.
• Ensures compliance with Department procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or product inspection role.
• Prior experience in root cause analysis methodologies strongly preferred.
  
  

Core Skills Requirements

• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for logging and tracking (experience with Epicor or similar a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, 13485, or equivalent.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline focused on quality.
  
  

It is the policy of Air Techniques to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.