Quality Engineer

Luxfer Gas Cylinders

$80K — $90K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
  • 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace industries
  • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems
  • Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, CAPA)
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure system and documentation compliance with customer, regulatory, and standards requirements
  • Assist in internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits
  • Participate in preparation, review, and approval of quality documentation
  • Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions
  • Work with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance with requirements
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to monitor trends and identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace quality standards and practices
  • Opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaborative skills
  • Direct customer interaction, building relationship management experience
  • Involvement in supplier quality management, influencing external partnerships
Full Job Description


Summary:
This position shall be responsible for ensuring that products meet customer, regulatory, and aerospace standards, with a focus on process improvement, supplier quality, and compliance with AS9100 requirements. The goal of this position is to achieve compliance with requirements and take advantage of improving the cost of compliance

Essential Job Functions:
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure system and documentation compliance with customer, regulatory, and standards requirements
  • Assist in internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits
  • Participate in preparation, review, and approval of quality documentation

Process Improvement & Problem Solving
  • Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions

Supplier Quality
  • Work with suppliers to ensure product quality and compliance with requirements
  • Coordinate non-conformance from supplier parts or processes.

Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to monitor trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Prepare quality reports and metrics (ex. First Article Inspection Reports) for internal and customer use

Customer Support & Issue Resolution
  • Interface with customers regarding product quality issues
  • Coordinate with production to address quality concerns

Job Skills and Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field preferred).

Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace industries.

Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
  • Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, CAPA).
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) is desirable.

Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to work with chemicals and fibers.
  • Able to lift to 25 lbs.


Compensation Range: $80,000 to $90,000

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