Quality Engineer

job summary:
A Quality Engineer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Fairport, NY area. This role focuses on strengthening the Quality Management System (QMS) for an advanced optics manufacturing facility and will translate customer requirements into technical standards, manage product qualifications, and lead root-cause investigations for customer complaints.

location: Fairport, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $27.62 - 38.67 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Strengthen product quality systems and architecture within the site's Quality Management System (QMS).

• Translate customer requirements and field insights into clear standards, controls, and acceptance criteria.

• Ensure compliance with ISO Quality Standards and ensure products are fit for their intended use.

• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and cost reduction initiatives.

• Optimize sampling plans and methods for Quality Control and manufacturing teams.

• Collaborate with innovation teams to translate new product needs into plant-specific specifications.

• Support plant engineering with equipment qualification and process validation.

• Author and review user documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical specifications.

• Perform internal and external quality auditing to maintain compliance.

• Lead cross-functional investigations into customer complaints and process performance issues.

Skills:

• Previous Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing or technical function.

• Experience with internal and external auditing.

• Demonstrated use of root cause and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues independently.

• Experience with disposition of materials.

• Experience with procedure and work instruction development.

• Project management experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge or experience with ISO 9001 and/or regulated products.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Performance Excellence (Six Sigma) Green Belt or Black Belt.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent.

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or equivalent.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in project management.

• Proficiency in problem solving software (e.g., Minitab).

• Experience in optical manufacturing setting.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related Technical degree.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing/process/quality.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills: QualityValidationSix-SigmaLean


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.