Quality Engineer III

Location: Montville

Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment. With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.

We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today's advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.

Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.

Quality Engineer III

Overview:

The Quality Engineer supports program quality initiatives and monitors quality performance for both the Supply Chain and for internal development and production to ensure effective process control are employed. This role leads root cause analysis and corrective action activities, supports continuous improvement initiatives with ability to present results to customer and senior management. QE assists in supporting company goals for program Quality and Delivery targets.

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities :

• Develop procedures from various industry and aerospace specifications
• Investigate, assess, and resolve production problems in a team environment
• Represent Quality for Programs / Customers
• Review Drawings- flow downs, best practices
• Support in-process product reviews
• Acceptance Data Package Preparation/ Review
• Support Audits - Customer / Internal
• Support customer inquiries, including requests for warranty support, lead corrective action activities
• Support supplier inquiries, improving supplier relations
• Work internally and externally to develop Risk Analysis and Mitigation plans
• Promote the use of Quality tools, SPC, PFMEA, and MSA to reduce variability
• Actively participate in cost reduction programs/initiatives related to scrap, rework and repair activities.
• Provide guidance and training to internal personnel and suppliers to effectively execute Corrective Action Requests (inclusive of SCARs), Quality System requirements, Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis

Additional Duties / Responsibilities :

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service and all other facets of the company
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
• Ensure that work area and work areas of direct reports are clean, secure, and well maintained
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required

Work Environment :

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend may be required as job duties demand.
• Some travel may be expected for this position (up to 10%)

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study
• 5+ years' experience in quality-related function
• Work experience in data analysis and procedure writing (preferred)
• Ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications and standards
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Knowledge of Quality Management System - AS9100, ISO
  9001, ISO/TS16949
• Knowledge of Special Processes -- critical finishes, chemical conversion, soldering, crimping, non-destructive and destructive analysis methods
• Knowledge of SUBSAFE program. (Level I/ pressure boundary)
• Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the…