Quality Engineer

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

 

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Engineer to join our team in Salisbury, MD, United States. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring that our products and processes meet the highest quality standards. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, implement quality initiatives, and maintain our commitment to excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about quality and committed to making a tangible impact on our organization's success.

• Monitor supplier quality of incoming materials and analyze customer feedback to resolve quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and documentation to support consistent product excellence
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement using statistical analysis and SPC methodologies
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve customer quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Prepare detailed quality reports, statistical analyses, and performance dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support the continuous improvement process by leading or participating in quality initiatives and process optimization projects
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with AS9100 and other relevant quality management system requirements
• Participate in new product development and process validation activities, including PPAP documentation and approval workflows
• Maintain organized quality records and documentation systems to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and support team members on quality best practices and foster a culture of quality awareness across the organization

Candidates Must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents

All candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Engineering
• Proficiency with MS Excel (advanced level), Outlook, and Word for data analysis and reporting
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and quality specifications
• Knowledge of measurement techniques, inspection procedures, and quality control testing methodologies
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Solid understanding of quality management systems (QMS), particularly AS9001
• Familiarity with quality methodologies including 8D problem-solving, PPAP, and root cause analysis
• Proficiency with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems at a user level (preferred)
• Internal auditor or quality auditor certification (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and statistical thinking skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex information and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences
• Communicative proficiency in English
• Problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Valid driver's license (preferred for potential facility visits or supplier audits)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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