Quality Engineer

Thomas Electronics Inc•Clyde, NY

31d•$82,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Thomas Electronics is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support the quality and continuous improvement of products manufactured for defense, aerospace, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. The role ensures products and manufacturing processes meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations, the Quality Engineer leads quality improvement initiatives, investigates manufacturing and customer issues, supports new product introductions, and improves processes to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction. The role operates in a high-reliability manufacturing environment involving specialized electronic products and precision manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3–7 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 certified quality systems.
Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Capability Studies.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and GD&T.
Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements using data-driven methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to investigate and resolve complex manufacturing quality issues independently.
Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
Strong customer focus and understanding of high-reliability manufacturing expectations.
Ability to influence process improvements through technical expertise and data analysis.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; use computers and standard office equipment frequently; work in office and manufacturing environments; and wear required PPE in designated production areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, vacuum electronics, aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting high-voltage assemblies, vacuum devices, X-ray technology, CRTs, or precision electronic manufacturing.
Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements, IPC workmanship standards, customer-specific quality requirements, and government contract compliance.
Experience supporting configuration management, ECOs, and ECNs.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
Familiarity with ERP systems and electronic Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Lead product and process quality investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
Develop, implement, and verify the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
Analyze manufacturing, inspection, and test data to identify trends, reduce process variation, and improve quality and process capability.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve processes, reduce defects, improve yields, and increase product reliability.
Support manufacturing of high-voltage electronic assemblies, CRTs, X-ray sources, vacuum electronic devices, and other specialized products.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Material, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation to ensure quality requirements are defined.
Participate in ECOs, ECNs, and configuration management activities to ensure controlled implementation of product and process changes.
Support new product introductions through process validation, AS9102 First Article Inspection, qualification testing, and production readiness reviews.
Develop inspection methods, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and process control documentation.
Perform statistical analysis, process capability studies, and SPC.
Review nonconforming material, participate in MRB activities, and recommend product dispositions.
Support supplier quality initiatives by investigating supplier nonconformances, participating in supplier corrective actions, and monitoring supplier performance.
Assist with internal, customer, and external certification audits and support continued compliance with quality standards.
Support customer quality requirements for government, defense, aerospace, medical, and commercial contracts, including documentation, traceability, and configuration control.
Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor less experienced quality personnel and help develop quality best practices.
Maintain quality documentation and records in accordance with company and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.