Quality Engineer

Job Summary

East/West is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. We are open to candidates of all skill levels. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, establish and implement quality standards, and continuously improve our quality management system.

Essential Functions

• Drive product nonconformance issues to closure via a zero-defect mindset and attitude.
• Form and lead ad-hoc project teams in support of various business needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with military, regulatory, and customer standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and investigations of non-conforming material via utilization of standard root cause and corrective action processes to contain, disposition, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and analyze defect data to identify trends and develop and initiate improvement strategies and tactics.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure that quality assurance considerations are incorporated into the design and manufacturing processes.
• Works with Design and Manufacturing Engineering staff to support the planning of the manufacturing process for new product introduction using APQP.
• Use analytical techniques to identify problems and create solutions.
• Reviews shop work instruction templates to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process, including verification points.
• Develop and review quality standards, methods, work instructions, and procedures for the inspection and compliance of manufactured and procured products.

Qualifications/Minimum requirements

• Undergraduate degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical preferred) or 5+ years requisite experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, aerospace or military manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and methodologies, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and Six Sigma preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP tools a plus (PFMEA, MSA, Control Plan, Process Flow Diagram).
• Experience with Quality Engineering tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, statistical sampling as well as Project Management skills a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance) preferred.
• Ability to approve production sequences according to the company's quality standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and approve complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of ERP system preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift 50 lbs.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.

Open to all skill levels. Level and salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and qualifications.

East/West offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Aflac Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, STD)
• PTO (3 weeks accrued first year!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Pet Insurance
• 9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off)

Job Title: Quality Engineer

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Type: Full time

EOE / Disability / Veteran

EAST/WEST INDUSTRIES INC. is a woman-owned small business located in Ronkonkoma, NY. We are a world leader in the development and production of aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft, and ground support equipment for servicing such aircraft.