Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location:

Tonawanda, NY

Schedule:

Rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)

Work Environment:
Manufacturing floor and office

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as a key technical partner across Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Supplier Quality. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring product quality by driving problem‑solving initiatives, supporting manufacturing operations, and leading containment and corrective actions for quality issues. This position offers hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations while also providing opportunities to influence quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Quality Engineer, you will:

• Follow and actively enforce all site safety guidelines and policies.
• Partner with Production and Engineering teams to address quality issues, implement containment actions, and drive resolutions.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and Group Leaders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Audit elements of Quality Manual and GMS Built‑In Quality Statements.
• Review and approve Standardized Work for assigned departments to ensure compliance with Tonawanda Quality Standards.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts for supplier, internal, and customer quality concerns.
• Ensure effective containment and resolution of non‑conforming product.
• Communicate emerging quality risks and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the PTR (Problem Tracking and Resolution) process by running PTRs and evaluating their impact on product performance and functionality.
• Review and approve Plant Floor Change Management Requests for assigned departments.
• Support departmental scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Internship experience in Manufacturing or an Engineering discipline.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work and rotate across all three shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd).
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity, with the ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and take ownership of responsibilities.

Candidates with the following will have a competitive advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality and/or Manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and seek out solutions.
• Knowledge of GMS (Global Manufacturing System) principles and practices.

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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