Associate Quality Engineer

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company•New York, NY

12d•$72,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Quality Engineer Regular Position, Full Time Bronx, New York If you are a forward-thinker interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for an Associate Quality Engineer to join our GAL team at Vantage Elevation. About Us Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. The Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. This role will support a cross-functional team in developing supplier quality and quality assurance activities, identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and implementing continuous improvement projects for suppliers and manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
Hands-on quality control (QC) experience in metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, and/or electronic assembly environments preferred
Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System; familiarity with machining, electrical components, PCB (PWB) assembly, and hardware assembly is a plus (automotive and/or aerospace experience preferred)
Experience with ERP systems and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including tools such as Unipoint, is highly preferred
Strong understanding of data management and database structures; familiarity with SQL is a plus
Ability to analyze and interpret quality data to support problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and Word
Spanish bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities (RCA/CAPA) for internal and supplier-related issues
Assist in developing and implementing inspection and testing procedures
Support the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with product requirements, customer-specific requirements, and applicable standards
Track and analyze quality metrics (KPIs) such as rejects, RMAs, and manufacturing yields
Assist in defining quality targets, goals, and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate quality issues across departments and support cross-functional problem solving
Support supplier quality activities including performance tracking, trending, and improvement actions
Provide quality input for engineering changes (ECNs) and process improvement
Create and process RMAs as needed
Generate and manage picklists to support quality and production activities
Support internal and external customer inquiries related to quality issues
Act as liaison between Scheduling, Engineering, and Manufacturing for issue follow-up and resolution
Perform other quality-related administrative and operational tasks as assigned

Benefits

Salary for New York City-based applicants: $72,000 - $82,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
HSA
401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
Commuter Benefits (NYC)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plum Benefits
… and more!