Quality Engineer- Manufacturing- Bergenfield, NJ

The Quality Engineer serves as the on-site quality representative, managing the quality system and leading the quality control team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across all company processes. This role involves overseeing production quality, conducting audits, managing defect investigations, and driving corrective and preventive actions to maintain high standards throughout the organization.

Client Details

The organization is a global engineering and manufacturing company specializing in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and related sectors. It operates across multiple continents and delivers critical components and integrated systems for applications such as aircraft, unmanned vehicles, ground systems, and space platforms. Its expertise spans fluid control, actuation systems, and electro-mechanical controls, serving both commercial and defense markets as well as select medical applications.

Description

• Act as the on-site quality representative and manage the quality control team.
• Oversee and continuously improve the company's quality system across all departments, including engineering, production, logistics, and support.
• Implement quality concepts and ensure compliance in factory operations and processes.
• Review and approve operational procedures, product-specific processes, and testing protocols (ATR/ATP).
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects and write quality plans.
• Conduct internal audits and audits with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Handle defect and deviation requests, including Material Review Board (MRB) activities, with authority to approve or reject.
• Investigate significant defects and customer complaints, define corrective and preventive actions, and prepare reports.
• Collect and analyze quality data to recommend improvements and preventive measures.
• Maintain risk assessment surveys for processes and review final inspection reports.
• Execute and report on corrective actions for special processes.

Profile

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or electronics fields.
• Strong background in quality control of mechanical parts and manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage defect investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and customer quality interactions.
• Skilled in writing quality plans, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing quality data.
• Familiarity with operational procedures, testing protocols, and special process corrections.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with tools such as FMEA, root cause analysis, and statistical quality methods.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities, including training in quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Career growth potential within a global organization working on advanced engineering projects.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee wellness programs and support initiatives.
  

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