Quality Systems Engineer

About Dunmore International Corp:

Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics.  As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions.  Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers.  Dunmore’s mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems. 

Summary

The Quality Systems Engineer supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving Dunmore’s quality management systems at Bristol, PA, and Brewster, NY. Bristol operates under AS9100 and ISO 9001, while Brewster operates under ISO 9001. The position supports document control, internal audits, corrective actions, quality reporting, and continuous improvement in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing. Training and progressively increasing responsibility will be provided based on the individual’s experience and demonstrated competency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and improvement of the QMS at both locations under the direction of the Quality Manager, including Bristol’s Central Function responsibilities supporting Brewster.
• Maintain controlled procedures, forms, specifications, and quality records; coordinate revisions and help ensure current documents are available where needed.
• Assist with internal audit planning, conduct assigned audits within demonstrated competency, and track findings and follow-up actions. Support customer, supplier, and certification audits as assigned.
• Support customer complaints and internal and supplier nonconformances, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness with the responsible departments.
• Compile and analyze quality data, report trends and overdue actions, and support management review preparation and follow-up.
• Partner with process owners to maintain training and qualification records and support improvements to inspection requirements and work instructions.
• Identify and escalate suspect material and initiate holds in accordance with procedures; product release, disposition, document approval, customer commitments, and management coverage are permitted only within assigned authority
• Support continuous improvement projects and communicate quality concerns, findings, and action status clearly across both sites.

Other Duties as needed or required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and basic quality system practices.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action, with the ability to gather evidence and follow actions through completion.
• Strong organization, written communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to review quality data, identify concerns, and collaborate effectively with production and support teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn electronic quality, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities. Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to participate in ongoing training to maintain and expand job-related competencies.
• Experience with AS9100, aerospace manufacturing, or coating, metallizing, laminating, and converting processes preferred.
• Internal auditor training or audit participation; relevant quality or auditor credentials preferred.
• Experience with tools such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, or statistical process analysis preferred.

Education and Experience

• Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, inspection, or a related technical role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered

Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL

• Standing/Sitting 30%/70%
• Walking/Bending/Stooping 70%/15%/15%
• Lifting Requirements: 25 pounds
• Travel by air, rail, auto (10% of time)
• Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
• Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.