Quality Engineer

Sydor Optics Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical (HRA)

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Sydor Optics, Inc. is a Rochester-based leader in precision optics seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence and uphold top quality across manufacturing.

The role reports to the Director of Quality & Operational Excellence and offers a full-time, exempt position in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Quality or Engineering, strong GD&T and measurement tool experience, and a track record in process improvements, corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Experience with quality systems, corrective actions, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the effectiveness of the Quality function and teams.
• Develop quality and inspection plans; monitor process performance.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain quality documentation and audits as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and service to set quality standards.
• Release inspection reports and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.

Skills

Quality systems

Corrective actions

Process improvement

Precision measurement

GD&T

Blueprint reading

ZEISS CMM

OGP systems

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent technical field

Tools

ZEISS CMM

OGP systems

Job description

About Sydor Optics

Sydor Optics, Inc. is a Rochester-based leader in flat-surfaced precision optics with more than 60 years of innovation and manufacturing excellence. Operating from our modern facility in Chili, NY - just minutes from the Greater Rochester International Airport - we support advanced industries including defense & aerospace, semiconductor, medical, entertainment, and more.

About Sydor Optics

Sydor Optics, Inc. is a Rochester-based leader in flat-surfaced precision optics with more than 60 years of innovation and manufacturing excellence. Operating from our modern facility in Chili, NY - just minutes from the Greater Rochester International Airport - we support advanced industries including defense & aerospace, semiconductor, medical, entertainment, and more.

At Sydor, your work matters. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help deliver custom optical solutions powering today's most advanced technologies.

We reward performance and dedication with a competitive salary, a results-driven incentive program, and an exceptional benefits package including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer match

If you're motivated, hands-on, and ready to grow with a stable company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

Title: Quality Engineer

Reports To: Director of Quality & Operational Excellence

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will inspire confidence in both employees and customers, demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, and collaborate effectively across departments to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent technical field

Skills & Experience

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven project management capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with quality systems, corrective actions, and process improvement preferred
• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems is a plus
• Experience with ZEISS CMM and OGP systems is a plus

Essential Responsibilities

• Maximize the effectiveness of the Quality function
• Develop quality and inspection plans and monitor manufacturing process performance
• Establish quality metrics and oversee inspection data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Lead initiatives focused on operational excellence, corrective action, and continuous improvement
• Maintain and control quality documentation
• Facilitate corrective and preventive action activities
• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to establish quality standards for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products
• Coordinate resolution of technical and quality-related issues with internal teams
• Provide investigative support for customer complaints
• Conduct technical discussions with customers and suppliers regarding quality concerns
• Release inspection reports and related documentation ensuring compliance with customer requirements
• Prepare quality system manuals and procedures to meet regulatory standards
• Conduct and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Interpret engineering drawing, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Join Our Team

At Sydor Optics, you'll be part of a company with a strong reputation for precision, innovation, and customer commitment.

Learn More About Sydor Optics at www.sydor.com