Aerospace Quality Engineer

G.W. Lisk Company, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Quality-related fields; 2-year degree minimum
  • At least 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering
  • Familiarity with FAI, RCCA, SPC, PPAP, and APQP
  • Understanding of AS9100 and quality standards
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
  • Desirable: LEAN/Six Sigma knowledge and a passion for quality improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Collaborate with operations and engineering to eliminate defects
  • Interface with customers to resolve issues and clarify requirements
  • Prepare and analyze quality documentation and trends
  • Review engineering drawings and manufacturing processes for compliance
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Assist in disposition of nonconforming materials and approve manufacturing routes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Employee-owned structure with a rich history
  • Contribute to critical aerospace programs that shape future flight
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Engagement with diverse industries in a growing company
Full Job Description
Overview: We're looking for a sharp, quality-focused, detail-driven Aerospace Quality Engineer to join our team and help ensure that every component, system, and process meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and our customers to drive continuous improvement and uphold the rigorous quality expectations of the aerospace and defense industries. If you get a thrill out of solving problems, tightening up processes, and knowing your work directly impacts what goes into the sky, you'll fit right in.

This position requires physical presence in Clifton Springs, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain product and company reputation by complying with industry standards, customer requirements and government regulations
  • Successfully calibrate with operations, engineering, supplier quality and other Lisk functions to reduce/eliminate production/part defects


  • Successfully interface with customers on resolution of issues and clarification of requirements
  • Prepare quality documentation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes for compliance
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Determine conformance to specifications and assist to disposition nonconforming material
  • Approve manufacturing routes prior to release and after changes
  • Complete ERP transactions accurately and in a timely fashion to support Lisk deliverables
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and problem solving within teams using standard problem solving tools (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, 5Why)
  • Participate as a subject matter expert in new product development projects
  • Support external and internal audits


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical-, Electrical-, Manufacturing-, Industrial Engineering or Quality related fields. At a minimum a 2-year degree in the above fields
  • A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Quality Engineering
  • Experience with FAI, RCCA, SPC, PPAP, APQP preferred
  • Understanding of AS9100 preferred
  • Experienced with MS Excel required
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances and inspection practices
  • Desired: Knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma Techniques
  • Should have a passion for quality, problem solving, process improvement, and customer satisfaction


What we offer:

  • A window seat in a growing company serving multiple industries
  • Employee-owned company with long history in the region
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • The chance to contribute to mission-critical aerospace programs and to help shape the future of flight
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment


Compensation: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 annual base salary based experience

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