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Project Quality Engineer

Buffalo, NY, US💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Planning, implementing, and administering quality programs for mission-critical Defense Business Unit products to ensure compliance with contractual, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Senior IC Project Quality Engineer

Builds

Quality plans, inspection controls, and compliance documentation for electronic, electrohydraulic, and electromechanical systems

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Manufacturing

Required skills

Root-cause analysis, nonconformance processing, First Article Inspection, inspection planning, configuration control, statistical analysis, process monitoring, continuous improvement, supplier quality interface, risk mitigation

Preferred skills

Lean/Six Sigma, ESD/FOD handling, servo-valve subassembly knowledge

Technologies

Statistical software, spreadsheet applications, database software, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control

Responsibilities

Lead quality planning and program execution for assigned Defense BU programs; Ensure contractual and regulatory compliance by maintaining quality documentation and controls; Serve as primary quality interface with customers, government, and suppliers; Lead resolution of quality issues through nonconformance management and failure analysis; Drive product and process improvements using statistical methods; Provide technical quality support and guidance to engineering and manufacturing teams; Mentor junior quality staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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