Quality Engineer (Aerospace Metal Industry) (Chittenango, NY)

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer at Superior Metals Manufacturing!

About the Role:
Superior Metals Manufacturing is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team in Chittenango, NY.

This role is integral to our commitment to manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and customer representatives to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will champion our Business Management System (BMS) and Advanced Quality System (AQS), driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Location: Chittenango, NY (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80k+, but will be evaluated depending on candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Responsibilities:


* Serve as the primary quality assurance contact for assigned customers, ensuring proactive communication and resolution of quality-related issues.


* Lead and coordinate technical quality efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.


* Conduct and support customer product, system, and qualification audits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.


* Assist in the review and disposition of customer contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and technical documentation.


* Develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans to address nonconformances and prevent recurrence.


* Actively participate in risk assessments, process improvement initiatives, and root cause analysis activities.


* Promote and support continuous improvement through lean methodologies, quality training, and cross-functional collaboration.


* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and technological advancements in quality systems and analytical tools.


* Support internal and external audit activities, including AS9100, NADCAP, ISO17025, and A2LA audits.


* Contribute to internal quality metrics and reporting to track progress against goals.


* Support the development and implementation of operational training structures; ensure all employees complete required training and remain compliant with quality standards and procedures.


* Provide input for quote reviews, inspection planning, and development of shop floor instructions.


* Be available to support operations outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality engineering or quality systems role within a manufacturing environment.


* In-depth knowledge of quality standards and frameworks, including AS9100, NADCAP, ISO17025, and A2LA.


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