Optics Quality Engineer — ISO 9001 & Process Improvement

Rochester Precision Optics; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics in West Henrietta, NY seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure precision optical components meet customer specifications across manufacturing.

This hands-on role involves inspection, testing, quality system support, audits, and continuous improvement with ISO 9001 stewardship. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain is required; AS9100/MIL specs preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Optics, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality engineering or related field.
• Experience with inspection equipment and measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret optical and mechanical drawings and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and practices.
• Familiarity with FMEA, DOE, FAI, SPC, and Gage R&R.
• AS9100, MIL-PRF-13830, ISO 10110 preferred.
• ASQ certification such as CQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical quality support to QC, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Interpret drawings and establish inspection criteria to guide decisions.
• Investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality system, audits, and records.
• Develop inspection instructions, quality plans, and test procedures.
• Coordinate testing and calibration activities and assess measurement systems.
• Lead quality improvements including FMEA, DOE, and DFM reviews.
• Manage CAPAs, supplier quality, ECOs, and customer requirements.
• Train staff in inspection techniques and quality practices.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Inspection Techniques

Drawing Interpretation

ISO 9001

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

CAPA Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Engineering/Optics

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Minitab

SPC

Gage R&R

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics in West Henrietta, NY seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure precision optical components meet customer specifications across manufacturing.

This hands-on role involves inspection, testing, quality system support, audits, and continuous improvement with ISO 9001 stewardship. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain is required; AS9100/MIL specs preferred.