Quality Engineer

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position will be at the Hudson, NH corporate facility. ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Engineer Position Overview: The ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Engineer ensures that an organization's quality management systems (QMS) meet the rigorous standards of ISO 9001 and AS9100. The individual will work with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and process optimization while supporting internal and external audits, customer requirements, and overall quality objectives. This position will be responsible for all aspects of Quality Engineering within the company including the following:

• Maintain Quality Manual/Procedures for AS9100 and ISO9001
• Perform/Maintain internal audits.
• Develop test programs and create working procedures for factory
• Maintain Calibration of Equipment/Tooling
• Interface with customers/suppliers and report metrics
• Coordinate and interface with customers for on-site quality audits
• Establish and monitor vendor performance with Materials function
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions/Perform Root cause analysis
• Report monthly/quarterly factory-field performance
• Analyze Key Characteristic measurement data to calculate Manufacturing Process Capability (“Cpk”) and identify areas for collective and continual manufacturing process improvement toward a goal of Cpk 1.33
• Perform Risk Management Analysis
• Perform RMA Evaluations, including: RC/CA, determining whether it is a Customer Issue, and what materials will be required for repair
• Safety Point of Contact
• Track Days Without Accidents and Near Misses
• Process Accident Reports and interface with HR and Corporate Safety
• Create Incoming Inspection Plans

• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Tenacious at achieving deadlines for implementation and changes to the company’s quality system.  
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 quality systems preferred
• Preferred candidate will have a background in Aerospace/ Defense related companies.  
• Creative problem solver, completing tasks on time with minimal resources
• Prior demonstrated hands-on management experience required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment, with direct experience in ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, etc.).
• Familiarity with various quality tools and techniques, including root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, etc.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, compliance, and aerospace standards
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Experience identifying root causes and proposing/implementing corrective actions
• Working knowledge of formal Quality Management Systems 
• Experience with technology-based product manufacturing
• PC literate with MS Office Product
• US Person required for DoD work