Quality Engineer (MSS)

IDEX•West Henrietta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer (MSS) ensures IDEX Health & Science products meet purchase specifications, design, quality and reliability standards, and regulatory requirements. The role requires broad quality expertise, ownership, flexibility, and collaboration, including the ability to lead, support, or work independently as needed. The Quality Engineer contributes to the organization’s performance and growth while fostering a positive work environment and shared Quality Culture. The position works with Operations, Engineering, customers, and suppliers to assure quality performance, support audits and compliance, improve manufacturing processes and product reliability, and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions. The role is predominantly on site. Relocation is considered, and travel may be required up to 5% domestically and internationally. The compensation range is $88,200–$132,200, depending on experience. The position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. U.S. benefits include health benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, and PTO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience preferred, or related engineering experience.
Ability to lead teams in investigations, root-cause determination, and development, implementation, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
Demonstrated experience with batch and component assembly processes, multitasking in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and supporting cleanroom activities.
Familiarity with risk and quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical techniques.
Experience with ISO 9001 or a similar ISO quality management system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access, and Minitab.
Familiarity with ERP and document-control systems, such as Oracle, JDE, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.
Ability to communicate openly at all levels and work collaboratively, flexibly, and independently as required.
Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Optical systems education or experience, including wavelength, metrology (such as PerkinElmer and Zygo), thin-film deposition, vacuum coating technologies, core and dice shaping, beveling, part marking, assembly, inspection (ISO and ANSI), custom data capabilities, and First Article Inspection.
Project management experience.
Value Stream production support experience in both high-mix and high-volume environments.
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified ISO Lead Auditor certification.
Experience in design quality engineering.
Familiarity with ISO 17025.
Knowledge of SQL.
Experience with REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to develop and deliver quality- and continuous-improvement-related training materials.

Responsibilities

Lead, collaborate on, facilitate, and support organizational quality needs while promoting a positive work environment and shared Quality Culture.
Assure that products meet purchase specifications and design, quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
Lead internal and supplier quality audits.
Assure compliance with ISO 9001, company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Assure customer and supplier quality performance and communicate updates to external parties.
Implement quality planning, control plans, FMEAs, and inspection methodologies.
Work with Operations and Engineering to improve the efficiency of in-house and supplier manufacturing processes and improve product quality and reliability.
Develop and manage KPIs, databases, and countermeasures for continuous improvement.
Participate in Material Review Board activities and provide feedback to suppliers.
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related concerns.
Lead investigations to determine root causes and develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions.
Support continual improvement of the quality system using methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and Lean.
Support customer- and supplier-facing quality qualification, returns, and continuous-improvement interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.