Quality Engineer II

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.

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 II - Space Systems 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- flowdown, best practices
• Review and approve component FAI's
• Coordinate completion of customer FAI's
• 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
• 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

• 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

• 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%)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study
• 2-5 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, ISO9001, ISO/TS16949
• Knowledge of Special Processes - critical finishes, chemical conversion, soldering, crimping, non-destructive and destructive analysis methods
• Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.