Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Buffalo NY

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role provides advanced technical leadership in root‑cause analysis, process capability, quality planning, and continuous improvement. As a senior‑level engineer, this position mentors junior quality staff, leads major quality initiatives, and partners closely with operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive world‑class quality performance.

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing quality processes, including PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, PPAP, and validation protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Serve as the primary technical lead for complex quality investigations.
• Use structured root‑cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Provide engineering support to production lines to reduce scrap, improve process capability, and enhance product reliability.
• Evaluate and qualify new equipment, tools, fixtures, and inspection methods.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/A) and robust quality controls.

• Ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 9001.
• Lead internal audits and participate in customer and external audits.
• Maintain accuracy of quality documentation including control plans, specifications, and procedures.

• Mentor quality engineers and technicians in quality tools, data analysis, and problem‑solving.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on major improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Support training programs on quality standards and methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• 5–8 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and Gage R&R.
• Proven leadership in cross‑functional problem‑solving.
• Advanced data analysis skills (Minitab or similar).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB/CSSBB, or CQA.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical device, or electronics industries.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and complex measurement systems.
• Experience with reliability engineering.

• Advanced problem-solving
• Statistical analysis & SPC
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Technical writing
• Leadership
• Process validation
• Supplier development
• Risk management & FMEA

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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