Quality Engineer

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, New York, Inc. is seeking a skilled and dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, managing and controlling nonconformance products. This position is ideal for someone with at least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in aerospace or a similar industry.

The salary range for this position is $28.00 to $38.00 an hour.

Essential Responsibilities

• Quality System Management: Maintain and improve the company's quality management system, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects, waste, and variability.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct and support root cause analyses of non-conformances, customer complaints, internal defects, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Customer and Supplier Interface: Act as a liaison with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters, including the resolution of customer complaints, customer rejections, suppliers, rejections and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Customer Requirements: Understand and adhere to customer requirements related to customer complaint, Concession submittals and corrective action
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including corrective action reports, submittal of nonconformance to customer review and disposition, and quality performance metrics. Present findings to management, suppliers and customers as required.
• Customer and Internal Nonconformance Disposition: Create and revise work order requirements to incorporate customer and internal engineering disposition of nonconformance products.
• Quality Database: Enter, modify and maintain nonconformance quality database for all internal, suppliers and customer related nonconformances,
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Stay up to date with industry developments and emerging quality assurance technologies.

Position Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, or a related engineering or manufacturing field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar. Experience with control of Nonconformance products, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and draw actionable conclusions.
• Knowledge of basic measurement tools like micrometers, Vernier calipers
• Knowledge and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications including Geometric Drawing and Tolerancing-GD&T
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as excel, word, power point.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Proficiency in quality-related software tools and statistical analysis techniques.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Generous 401k Pension Plan
• Positive work-life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Commitment to professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Free parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.