EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 preferred1–2 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing, including auditing, root cause analysis, and quality improvement tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong technical aptitude with analytical and strategic thinking
• Skilled in statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Performance- and results-oriented mindsetAbility to achieve ISO/IATF auditor qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily office-based with regular time spent on production floors and campus
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, grabbing, and climbing
• Requires manual dexterity and use of hands for handling materials and equipmentVisual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

RESPONSIBILITIES

ELANTAS North America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team in Schenectady, NY . This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating the Quality Management System (QMS), and ensuring its consistent application across the organization. The role also involves investigating and analyzing materials and data to identify root causes of non-conformities and support corrective and preventive actions. The ultimate goal is to drive customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with customers, regulatory, statutory, and internal requirements.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary contact for customers and suppliers on quality-related issues.
• Develop and implement procedures to meet quality goals and reduce waste.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and related records.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Create and manage quality test procedures and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Review engineering specs and ensure proper flow-down of customer requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into internal quality plans.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support development of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAPs.
• Train teams on new quality initiatives and projects.
• Monitor KPIs and respond to trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, product quality, and performance.
• Represent Quality in cross-functional meetings and decision-making.
• Apply statistical methods to support quality improvements.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports and recommendations.
• Ensure products meet company and industry quality standards.