Quality Engineer I

Overview

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Quality Engineer I

Location: Garden City, NY

Duration: The need for support is expected through 10/15/2026

Frequency: Estimated hours per week 25

Position Overview:

Job Description:

Utilize quality science techniques to effect continuous performance improvement at assigned suppliers
Reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality discrepancies related to process, assembly, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or electro-mechanical systems
Ensure that performance and quality of products conform to established company and regulatory standards
Use surveillance and auditing techniques to identify opportunities for process and product improvement
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and procurement (as appropriate) to ensure requirements / expectations are satisfied
Facilitate development of supplier recovery plans
Monitor and evaluate supplier process for compliance to purchase order and engineering requirements
Collaborate with supplier to investigate root cause and corrective actions when process or product deficiencies are detected
Identify, plan, and facilitate cross-functional improvement activities
Deploy variation management tools and techniques at select suppliers to mitigate risk
Have performed Quality System Audits, AS9102 First Article Reviews
computer proficiency and proficiency with MS Office products.

Additional Comments:

Travel is required and may extend beyond the local area.
Initial supplier assignments may change to meet customer requirements.
Stated hours are an estimate and do not constitute a guarantee of hours. Some assignments may be "on call".
Aerospace supplier experience is preferred and may be used as the primary selection criteria among equally qualified candidates.

Skills Requirement: