Quality Systems Engineer

Steel Partners•Bristol, PA

About The Position

The Quality Systems Engineer supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving Dunmore’s quality management systems at its Bristol, Pennsylvania, and Brewster, New York locations. Bristol operates under AS9100 and ISO 9001, while Brewster operates under ISO 9001. The role supports document control, internal audits, corrective actions, quality reporting, and continuous improvement in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing. Training and progressively increasing responsibility are provided based on the individual’s experience and demonstrated competency. The position may work in manufacturing areas, the QA lab, and office areas, and includes travel by air, rail, or automobile approximately 10% of the time. Physical demands and work-area exposures are specified in the posting. Product release, disposition, document approval, customer commitments, and management coverage are permitted only within assigned authority.

Requirements

Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, inspection, or a related technical role.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and basic quality system practices.
Basic understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action, with the ability to gather evidence and follow actions through completion.
Strong organization, written communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
Ability to review quality data, identify concerns, and collaborate effectively with production and support teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn electronic quality, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities.
Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to participate in ongoing training to maintain and expand job-related competencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS9100, aerospace manufacturing, or coating, metallizing, laminating, and converting processes.
Internal auditor training or audit participation; relevant quality or auditor credentials.
Experience with tools such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, or statistical process analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance and improvement of the quality management systems at both locations under the Quality Manager’s direction, including Bristol’s Central Function responsibilities supporting Brewster.
Maintain controlled procedures, forms, specifications, and quality records; coordinate revisions and help ensure current documents are available where needed.
Assist with internal audit planning, conduct assigned audits within demonstrated competency, and track findings and follow-up actions.
Support customer, supplier, and certification audits as assigned.
Support customer complaints and internal and supplier nonconformances, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness with responsible departments.
Compile and analyze quality data, report trends and overdue actions, and support management review preparation and follow-up.
Partner with process owners to maintain training and qualification records and support improvements to inspection requirements and work instructions.
Identify and escalate suspect material and initiate holds in accordance with procedures, while acting within assigned authority.
Support continuous improvement projects and communicate quality concerns, findings, and action status clearly across both sites.
Perform other duties as needed or required.