Quality Engineer

Sydor Optics, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage (H

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Sydor Optics, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing process in our Rochester, NY facility.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to ensure the highest quality standards and effective corrective actions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality systems, GD&T, and measurement tools, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Quality systems

Corrective actions

Process improvement

Inspection techniques

GD&T

ISO 9001

AS9100

ZEISS CMM

OGP systems

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.

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. If you're ready to contribute to a high-performing team in a growing advanced manufacturing environment,

Learn More About Sydor Optics at www.sydor.com