<p>ABOUT US</p> <p>ATW Companies</p> <p>Headquartered in Warwick, RI, ATW Companies runs state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. ATW Companies offers global sales and support and is a highly engineered metal solution provider to the metal component marketplace servicing customers worldwide. ATW provides a wide range of fabrication technologies to meet the exacting requirements of industries and diverse technologies for the most critical applications. Through continuously adding value and innovation to their products and services, ATW offers the best solutions for customers and their partners.</p> <p>Judson Smith is based just outside Boyertown, PA and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATW Companies and a leading manufacturer of metal tubular parts and machined components to custom specifications for the medical device, aerospace and automotive industries. Capabilities include Swiss Screw machine parts, laser cutting and welding, tube fabrication, CNC milling / turning, wire EDM and more.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Quality Engineer is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day coordination of the quality team, as well as for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems and lean manufacturing processes in a dynamic production environment. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards and leads initiatives that improve product quality, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong background in engineered metal products, process validation, and team supervision.</p> <p>IDEAL EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on quality engineering and team supervision. A background in engineered metal products, including tubing and machining in both high- and low-volume production, is highly preferred. Candidates should be experienced in failure/root cause analysis, ISO 9001 compliance, inspection planning, and corrective/preventive actions. Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools and experience driving measurable improvements in quality and throughput are also desirable.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL RESPONAIBITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility and safety and wellness of all team members. </li><li>Responsible to ensure process adherence to all applicable quality policies and procedures to assure quality product with priority for patient safety. </li><li>Communicate regularly with all members of the team to maintain a high level of morale. </li><li>Supervise and support the quality team to ensure daily goals and quality standards are met </li><li>Maintain and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001:2015 requirements </li><li>Develop and implement process control plans, inspection instructions, and equipment validation protocols </li><li>Lead or support failure investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolution </li><li>Utilize tools such as FMEA, DOE, CpK, and root cause analysis to improve processes and reduce defects </li><li>Coordinate and support internal audits, customer audits, and ISO audits </li><li>Maintain and manage quality records, audit documentation, and related reporting systems </li><li>Monitor and manage nonconforming product, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation </li><li>Track and analyze quality metrics, providing recommendations for continuous improvement </li><li>Conduct training for team members on quality standards, inspection techniques, and lean tools </li><li>Act as a point of contact for customer quality concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up </li><li>Lead or contribute to lean manufacturing projects and continuous improvement initiatives </li><li>All other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience in a related environment. </li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality </li><li>Experience supervising or leading small teams within a production or quality environment </li><li>Experience with ISO 9001 and quality systems </li></ul>