Quality Engineering Manager

Belden Inc • Town of De Witt, NY

3d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse Quality Engineering Manager evaluates quality processes, supports quality system development, and continuously improves product quality. This is an on-site position reporting to the Sr. Director of Global Quality. The role provides quality engineering leadership for Fiber Extrusion operations, maintains compliance with applicable standards and requirements, and leads quality systems, customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts. It also manages and develops Quality Auditors, Quality Engineers, and Technicians while supporting daily manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process quality control, troubleshooting, CAPA systems, and gauging methodologies.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and statistical analysis software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and culturally diverse workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering leadership for Fiber Extrusion operations, including managing daily quality rejections, troubleshooting major fallout, dispositioning nonconforming material (NMR)/MRB, and managing CAPA activities related to internal and external quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, TL 9000, UL, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality management systems.
• Lead and continuously improve quality standards, systems, and KPIs across operational processes to support consistent production and delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, containment activities, root cause analysis, and RCCM development using cross-functional problem-solving methodologies such as 8D CAR.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process optimization, operational efficiency, SPC system effectiveness, and product quality enhancement through data analysis and proactive monitoring.
• Conduct PFMEAs for new and existing products, equipment, and manufacturing processes to support product and process launches.
• Independently lead small-scale quality and process improvement projects.
• Manage, train, and oversee Quality Auditors, Quality Engineers, and Technicians.
• Monitor team performance and support daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop in-process inspection criteria and work instructions, identify gauging requirements, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Matching retirement plans.
• Paid vacation.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid leave for volunteer work in the community.
• Training opportunities.
• Professional talent management and succession planning.
• Corporate health and well-being initiatives.
• Work culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Additional incentives based on the level of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager