Quality engineer

Job Details:

Job Location: CTB - BUFFALO, NY

Salary Range: $74150.00 - $88300.00 Salary/year

Drive Quality. Solve Complex Problems. Make an Impact. At Conax Technologies, quality is more than compliance. It is a commitment to our customers, our products, and our reputation for excellence. We are seeking a Quality Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional who enjoys working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to improve processes, reduce risk, and ensure world-class manufacturing performance.

Why Join Conax?

• Work with highly engineered products in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Partner with talented Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams.
• Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Contribute to a culture built on integrity, innovation, teamwork, and customer focus.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Engineer, you will serve as a key resource in maintaining and advancing our Quality Management System while driving improvements throughout the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and enhance quality procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams 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.

What Makes You Successful

You are a collaborative problem solver who combines analytical thinking with a hands-on approach to manufacturing quality. You are comfortable working across departments, leading investigations, and implementing sustainable improvements. Key strengths include:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Results Orientation
• Evaluation Skills
• Creative Thinking

Qualifications:

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Work Environment

This position works in both office and manufacturing settings and regularly interacts with production operations. The role requires movement throughout the facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment and may involve exposure to manufacturing-related noise, dust, and odors. Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data. We are unable to accept candidates needing sponsorship.

Salary ranges for this role are based on the job’s location and may be adjusted according to a candidate’s experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual expertise and contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about driving quality excellence, reducing risk, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing quality at Conax Technologies.