Quality Engineer LSI-NY (NY, East Aurora)

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer!

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in products and processes? Do you have experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and exceptional customer satisfaction? If so, we want you to join our team as a Quality Engineer!

What You'll Do

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our processes and products meet the highest standards and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. In this role, you'll:

• Support and maintain the AS9100 quality management system, managing corrective actions, non-conformance reports, audits, risk management, and defect reduction.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions on identified problem areas.
• Manage the corrective action process, non-conformance workflows, and in-process defect database.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to uphold quality standards and foster positive relationships.
• Create and verify inspection criteria, analyze inspection results, and address deviations.
• Assist with customer audits, quality improvement initiatives, and responses to customer complaints.
• Work with statistical data to evaluate quality standards, identify key improvement areas, and contribute to overall process optimization.
• Take part in the AS9100 audit processes, certification efforts, and internal audit procedures.
• Provide guidance and leadership for ensuring compliance with corporate and quality objectives.

What You Bring

You're an experienced professional with a proactive mindset and a passion for driving quality improvements. Here's what we're looking for:

• Education & Experience:

• A 4-year degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a high-volume quality engineering capacity.

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (preferred).

• Demonstrated leadership experience is a plus.

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems and corrective action processes.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, industry regulations, and engineering documentation.

• Competency in using RCCA tools, data analysis methods, and process improvement strategies.

• Understanding of military and commercial quality assurance regulations as well as mechanical and electromechanical systems.

• Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (due to federal contract obligations).

• Willingness to travel for business, approximately 10% (domestic and international).

• Physical capacity to lift/move objects up to 25 pounds and operate in a moderate-noise environment.

Our Environment:

• Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire, quarterly bonus tied to company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown), and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.
• Work on-site in an engaging, team-oriented office environment.
• Contribute directly to innovations that push the boundaries of aerospace technology.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $65,000 to $95,000 annually, influenced by several factors including experience, skill set, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs.
• Astronics LSI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health & Well-being: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and additional voluntary coverage options.
• Financial Security: 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Harmony: Employee Assistance Program and a culture that promotes work-life balance.

Ready to Soar?

Take the next step in your career as a Quality Engineer and help us achieve new heights in quality and innovation. Join a team where your expertise in problem-solving, process enhancement, and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact. Apply now to become part of our mission to deliver excellence!

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

About Astronics:

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.