New 
AS9145 Quality Engineer - Pine Brook, NJ
 Kearfott Corporation | |
paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
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 United States, New Jersey, Pine Brook | |
 Nov 14, 2025 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com AS9145 Quality Engineer Overview The AS9145 Quality Engineer will lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) within the Organization. The candidate will be responsible for driving process and product improvement initiatives across the Organization guiding department members supporting the AS9145 Standard. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with AS9145 in Aerospace or Automotive Industries. Essential Functions * Responsibilities of the AS9145 Quality Engineer Serves as a model of critical roles and responsibilities within the Quality Department, and mentor members of the team. * AS9145 mentor/coach for various projects within the Organization. * Subject matter expert on AS9145, providing expertise and guidance for deployment, implementation and project execution. * Develop roadmaps and program plans that lead to a successful integration of AS9145 requirements into policies and procedures. * Help define key characteristics of product performance, and report on these characteristics at regular intervals. * Perform root cause analysis of production failures. * Collaborate with various leaders across multiple functions to understand best approach to implementing AS9145 across multiple projects. Critical Competencies * 5+ years minimum of hands-on experience with AS9145 within the Automotive or Aerospace industries required. * Familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, and related quality requirements. * Capable of working independently as well as providing technical and operational leadership within a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians. * Detail-oriented and demonstrated background in process development and improvement. * Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited educational institution required, master's degree preferred * Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills required. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required. * Demonstrated excellence working with ERP systems. * Previous experience in an Automotive or Aerospace environment preferred. * Previous experience working in ISO9001/AS9100 certified manufacturing facilities required. * Must be a US Citizen. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $108,000 - $127,000 Annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |