Quality Engineer

Conax Technologies•Buffalo, NY

2d•$74,150 - $88,300•Onsite

About The Position

Conax Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and advance its Quality Management System and drive improvements across a manufacturing organization. The role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Production, Methods Engineering, and R&D to improve processes, reduce risk, support compliance, and ensure manufacturing quality and customer satisfaction. The position serves as a backup to the Quality Manager as needed. The work takes place in both office and manufacturing settings, with regular interaction with production operations and movement throughout the facility. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required; the role may involve exposure to manufacturing-related noise, dust, and odors. The successful candidate must meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to access technical data. Candidates requiring sponsorship cannot be accepted.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering and manufacturing environments.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality analysis tools.
Must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to access technical data.
Candidates needing sponsorship cannot be accepted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
Internal Auditor certification.
Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Nadcap experience.
Hands-on experience with FMEA, risk assessments, and risk management methodologies.
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), CSSBB (Certified Six Sigma Black Belt), and/or CQA certifications.
Experience using Minitab and quality data analysis software.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enhance quality procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to establish quality requirements for new and existing products.
Lead and manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA/CAR) processes, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Lead PPAPs, qualifications, First Article Inspections, and conformance certification activities.
Participate in customer, supplier, and internal quality audits.
Manage customer quality inquiries and surveys.
Support supplier qualification and performance initiatives, including supplier audits and material compliance activities.
Lead investigations and disposition of nonconforming materials.
Develop and report quality metrics, KPI dashboards, and trend analyses.
Support validation studies, risk management activities, and continuous improvement projects.
Partner with Production, Methods Engineering, and R&D to establish quality plans, measurement systems, and operator training programs.
Serve as a backup to the Quality Manager as needed.