Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Testing Equipment

About Our Client

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of Manufacturing experience within a Quality role, ISO 9001 experience, testing equipment, and managerial experience. If you are interested, please read on and apply to the Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Testing Equipment job based in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Testing Equipment will be responsible for the following:

• Operate and program precision measurement equipment, including Zygo interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools.
• Perform dimensional and optical inspections to ensure product compliance with technical specifications.
• Develop and validate testing procedures for new and existing equipment.
• Analyze measurement data to identify trends and inconsistencies, ensuring accurate test results.
• Schedule and perform regular calibration of testing equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with ISO or AS9100 quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with measurement equipment.
• Coordinate with external vendors for advanced repairs or recalibration services when necessary.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 or other relevant standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.
• Drive the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to address non-conformities and improve system effectiveness.
• Monitor and report on QMS performance, implementing improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Establish and enforce quality control procedures and guidelines to minimize defects and ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead the implementation of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and other methodologies to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Work with production teams to monitor process performance and resolve quality-related production issues.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure that product design, materials, and manufacturing processes meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to define quality requirements and ensure their integration into product specifications.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including audits, assessments, and qualification processes.
• Establish and manage quality documentation, ensuring records are maintained and easily accessible for audits and customer requests.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Testing Equipment will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Zygo interferometers and other precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMMs).
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Proven experience leading audits and implementing QMS improvements.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification is preferred.

What's on Offer

The successful Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Testing Equipment will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $85,000-$120,000 depending on experience
• 5% bonus
• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision