Quality Engineer

General Tool Co • Reading, OH

46d • Onsite

About The Position

At GTC, quality isn't a checkbox at the end of the process — it's built into every step, on every part, for every customer who depends on us to get it right. The Quality Engineer is the person who makes that happen: managing nonconformances, driving root cause investigations, keeping customer relationships strong, and pushing the GTC quality system forward every single day. If you're the kind of quality professional who leads with data, communicates with authority, and never lets a problem recur twice, this is where your expertise belongs. And through our Ownership For All program, the quality standards you uphold here build something that's partly yours. Every eligible full-time employee receives an ownership stake in GTC. From day one, you're not just joining a team. You're becoming an owner. Your wins aren't just good for the company. They're good for you.

Requirements

• Five or more years of quality experience in a government or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Strong command of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Demonstrated experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement with actual results.
• Training in ISO 9001, AS9100, TS 16949, or related standards.
• Familiarity with Lean Enterprise tools.
• Computer and software skills for a data-driven quality environment.
• Clear communication skills with engineering, inspectors, management, and customers.
• Ability to solve problems by building lasting solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and navigate shifting situations.
• Collaborative energy.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's or associate degree in a mechanical, industrial, or quality-related field.
• Five years of solid defense manufacturing quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage nonconformances, drive root cause investigations, and maintain customer relationships.
• Act as the quality owner for specific GTC customer hardware, serving as the point person for nonconformances, corrective actions, customer communications, and audit support.
• Review Nonconforming Material Reports and investigate root causes with production supervisors and engineers.
• Compile RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) results using 8D methodology for customer and government agency submission.
• Attend pre-manufacturing meetings to identify and mitigate potential discrepancies.
• Review and approve new and altered production routings to ensure quality requirements are embedded in the process.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, and Business Development on contractual requirements.
• Collect and analyze statistical data to develop and report quality performance metrics.
• Develop new approaches to prevent recurring errors.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Develop and implement enhancements to the GTC quality system.
• Work across machine shops, fabrication facilities, and assembly bays to ensure accountability to customer standards.

Benefits

• Ownership stake in GTC through the Ownership For All program for eligible full-time employees.
• Work performed to rigorous defense quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, military specifications).
• Culture that takes continuous improvement seriously.
• Authority and visibility to drive continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree