Quality Engineer
AMETEK · Woodstock, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at AMETEK (industrial) in Woodstock, NY. Interpret, implement, and conform to customer requirements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, APQP, AS9100
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About the role
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer (QE) is a technical leader who collaborates with multiple departments to ensure quality and delivery goals are achieved. The QE applies analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- ◆Interpret, implement, and conform to customer
requirements
- ✓Develop and approve quality procedures
- ✓Develop and maintain inspection plans and standards
- ✓Oversee calibration systems in accordance with AS9100 standards
- ✓Coordinate new product launches and design changes
- ✓Manage quality inspection and auditing activities
- ✓Analyze customer complaints and returns
- ✓Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma
- ✓Provide auditing and compliance support
- ✓Support MRB activities and corrective actions
- ✓Evaluate suppliers and materials
- ✓Generate First Article Inspections (FAI)
Required Skills and Abilities
- ✓3-5+ years (QE) experience in manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Strong customer interaction experience
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities
- ✓Ability to read drawings and specifications
- ✓Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean methods
- ✓Proficiency with inspection tools and systems
- ✓Strong communication skills
- ✓Computer skills (Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.)
- ✓Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Education and Experience
- ✓Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree preferred.
- ✓Experience in Quality Assurance and ISO/AS environments preferred.
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification is a plus.
Due to the nature of Rotron's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.