Staffing Quality Engineer I

Fairport, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Optics Manufacturing)
Pay Rate Range: $38.00 - 41.00/hr
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: Approximately 12 months (extension possible)
Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (typically 7/8 AM 4/5 PM; occasional off-shift or weekend coverage as needed)
Location: Fairport NY 14450 (100% Onsite)
Job Code: CRNGJP

Job Overview

Tekberry is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support product quality systems within an advanced optical manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring products meet customer regulatory and internal requirements through testing inspection auditing and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role works cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to evaluate product performance manage process changes and implement corrective and preventive actions. The Quality Engineer will utilize data-driven decision making and root-cause analysis to strengthen compliance improve processes and support overall manufacturing quality performance.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

Support and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes and documentation
Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable ISO quality standards
Perform internal and external quality audits
Author and review procedures work instructions and specifications
Support qualification and validation activities with engineering teams

Continuous Improvement & Investigation

Lead or support root cause investigations for product process and customer issues
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Optimize sampling plans and quality inspection methods
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reduce cost
Apply Lean and performance excellence tools to improve process efficiency

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with engineering and innovation teams to translate product requirements into plant specifications
Ensure process changes meet quality compliance and productivity targets
Participate in new product introduction and validation activities
Train employees on quality procedures and technical requirements
Support material disposition decisions and quality risk mitigation

Data & Documentation

Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Maintain detailed records and reporting within quality systems
Support customer complaint investigations and field performance analysis

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing process or quality engineering
Previous quality engineering experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
Experience with root cause analysis and technical problem solving
Experience performing audits and managing investigations
Experience writing procedures and work instructions
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
Ability to work onsite in Fairport NY
US Citizenship required (DOD/ITAR compliant facility)

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor
Project management experience
Experience using statistical or problem-solving software (e.g. Minitab)
Experience in optics precision manufacturing or regulated production environments

Work Environment

Advanced manufacturing/optical production environment
Primarily onsite role
Occasional off-shift weekend support and after-hours calls possible
Minimal travel ( 5%)

Why Tekberry

We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals that result in successful placements.

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected category under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Optics Manufacturing) Pay Rate Range: $38.00 - 41.00/hr Employment Type: Contract Estimated End Date: Approximately 12 months (extension possible) Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (typically 7/8 AM 4/5 PM; occasional off-shift or weekend coverage as ne...