Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer ensures that manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and quality management processes comply with internal requirements, customer expectations, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. The role supports daily operations by driving timely resolution of quality issues, maintaining the Quality Management System, and leading continuous improvement across machining, assembly, inspection, and supplier interfaces through structured problem analysis, process audits, corrective actions, and effective cross-functional communication.

• Support manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and quality management processes to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer expectations, supplier requirements, and ISO 9001:2015 through effective process controls, quality plans, and documented procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal, supplier, product, and component audit systems, including planning, execution, follow up, and closure of risks, nonconformities, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support resolution of quality issues across internal operations, suppliers, customers, and the field, including containment actions, RMAs, sorting activities, warranty and field failure investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D).
• Drive quality management innovation activities, including continuous quality improvement initiatives, quality performance measurement, trend and data analysis, and evaluation of process and system effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance to customer specific and divisional quality requirements, including execution and oversight of PPAP and SESPA activities for new products, process changes, supplier changes, or customer defined quality deliverables.
• Collaborate cross functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and customers to improve product and process robustness, support continuous improvement, and enhance overall business performance.
• Maintain accurate and audit ready quality documentation and records, including procedures, reports, metrics, and corrective action records, to support compliance, traceability, management review, and decision making.

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education level: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field, (or equivalent experience).

Relevant previous experience: - 5+ years of experience across multiple quality functions in a process-driven manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), inspection methods, and manufacturing quality controls. Experience supporting or conducting internal, supplier, product, and component audits, including planning through closure. Experience managing quality issues across internal operations, suppliers, and customers, including containment and corrective actions. Experience documenting, presenting, and communicating quality information for audits, management reviews, and decision-making.

Language skills: - Able to communicate in English

Knowledge Areas/Skills - Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ability to apply requirements to manufacturing, inspection, supplier, and customer processes. Proficiency in quality and process improvement tools, including 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methods. Understanding of customer-specific and divisional quality requirements, including PPAP and SESPA deliverables for new products and changes. Ability to evaluate and demonstrate process and system effectiveness using objective evidence and data. Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation. Familiarity with statistical analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical quality information across cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Safety, etc.).

Other skills and knowledge: - Self-directed, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams. Good communication, team working and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.**

This role involves a mix of desk-based engineering tasks, on-site inspections, and interaction with manufacturing processes, requiring moderate physical activity in varied environments.

Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Remains in a seated position frequently (about 40-50% of the time) for tasks such as designing, analyzing data, or using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (30-40% of the time), with manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for tasks like sketching, operating computers, or handling small tools; near vision required for detailed drawings or screens.

Standing/Walking: Traverses moderate distances or remains in an upright stationary position frequently (30-40% of the time) to inspect production lines, collaborate with teams, or evaluate equipment on the shop floor.

Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally moves, transports, or positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools, prototypes, or materials, during inspections or testing; requires minimal to moderate exertion for pushing or pulling equipment.

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending, twisting, or stretching the body occasionally (20-30% of the time) to access equipment, inspect machinery, or reach workstations; moderate flexibility needed.

Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions occasionally (20-30% of the time), such as typing or adjusting equipment, requiring sustained focus but minimal stamina compared to manual labor roles.

Other Environmental Factors: Frequently exposed to moderate noise levels (e.g., machinery, production environments) and occasionally to contaminants or hazardous equipment (20-30% of the time); may wear protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, hard hats, or hearing protection) when on the shop floor (30-50% of the time); works in both office and manufacturing settings with constant interaction with others.

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us: Excellent working conditions and benefits. Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market. Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment. You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs. We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact. You can be creative and promote your own ideas. Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.