Quality Engineer

Bodycote • Andover, MA

33d

About The Position

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary: Based in Andover, MA, the Contract Review and Specification Manager, under the direction of the General Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all material and process (M&P) specifications. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for AMS/SAE, ASTM, Mil-Spec, and customer standards, ensuring that all products and materials meet regulatory requirements as well as customer expectations for performance, quality, and certification.

Requirements

• US Person: This is an ITAR-qualified position, and applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, quality assurance, or a related discipline, with a focus on aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, or oil and gas.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of standards such as AMS/ ASTM, and MIL-STD specifications for a variety of materials and processes.
• Skills: Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in project management and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Specification Management: Develop, write, and revise internal material and process specifications that reference and comply with external standards, specifically AMS, ASTM, Mil-Spec, and customer documents.
• Supplier Qualification: Work with suppliers to ensure their materials and processes meet all required specifications. This includes reviewing supplier certifications and performing audits.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the company's authority on AMS, ASTM, and Mil-Spec standards. Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams on material selection, testing, and application.
• Compliance and Audits: Lead efforts to ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and requirements. Act as a key point of contact for internal and external audits related to material specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Manage the engineering change process for material specifications, incorporating lessons learned and driving continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Failure Analysis: Participate in root cause investigations for material-related failures or non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Project Management: Support new product development and engineering projects by managing all material-related tasks, including testing and qualification campaigns.
• Documentation and Archival: Maintain comprehensive documentation and archival of test data, specifications, and certifications for compliance and future reference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level