Quality Engineer Jobs in New York
Quality engineer jobs in New York are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices from entry-level inspector roles through senior quality management positions. The heaviest hiring occurs in and around New York City, Long Island, and the Buffalo-Rochester corridor, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Pfizer, and Lockheed Martin maintain significant operations. The most sought-after specialties include regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and process validation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview
The QMO has an immediate opening for an experienced Quality Engineer. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in some or all aspects of quality or assurance fields, including planning or directing activities concerned with contractor assurance or quality standards. This position will also serve as a cross functional contributor to special projects within BNL. This role may also engage with appropriate Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO) counterparts and the Battelle Integrated Performance Management Community of Practice as needed. This position reports to the Performance Analysis Group Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in, and potentially lead, causal analysis in response to events or issues.
- Participate in or lead teams in the development of effective corrective actions.
- Perform analysis of event data and assessment results to identify common themes and trends.
- Make professional judgments on the adequacy and effectiveness of processes, systems, and programs. Evaluate performance to standards and management expectations.
- Provide input to assessment planning that identifies significant areas of risk and the assessment approach that will best serve management.
- Interpret regulations and assess means of meeting requirements in a diverse operational and research environment.
- Collect performance data through interviews, document reviews, observations, and inspections.
- Motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams, engaging effectively with personnel from a variety of backgrounds and levels of knowledge to achieve assigned goals.
- Provide assessment and analysis deliverables and communicate results in a clear, concise, and timely manner to appropriate level(s) of management.
- Interface with all levels of Laboratory management and the Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO).
- Support Contractor Assurance and the Laboratory's Enterprise Risk Management process.
- Promote operational excellence and foster a learning and improvement culture.
- Additional special projects for the Quality Management Office as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or closely related field of study plus at least three years of full-time professional experience in quality management related field such Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or process improvement
- Demonstrated track record of leadership and a broad exposure to quality-related techniques and methodologies
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize results into clearly written documents
- Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Seven plus years of full-time professional experience in quality management related field
- Master’s degree
- Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Trained Causal Analyst (e.g., BlueDragon, Taproot root cause methodology)
- Experience with statistics and data analytics and background in data-driven decision making
- Familiarity with BNL’s Integrated Operational Performance System (IOPS)
- NQA-1 knowledge/experience
Additional Information:
This is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $92300 - $130000/ year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
About us
Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
Position Overview
The QMO has an immediate opening for an experienced Quality Engineer. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in some or all aspects of quality or assurance fields, including planning or directing activities concerned with contractor assurance or quality standards. This position will also serve as a cross functional contributor to special projects within BNL. This role may also engage with appropriate Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO) counterparts and the Battelle Integrated Performance Management Community of Practice as needed. This position reports to the Performance Analysis Group Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in, and potentially lead, causal analysis in response to events or issues.
- Participate in or lead teams in the development of effective corrective actions.
- Perform analysis of event data and assessment results to identify common themes and trends.
- Make professional judgments on the adequacy and effectiveness of processes, systems, and programs. Evaluate performance to standards and management expectations.
- Provide input to assessment planning that identifies significant areas of risk and the assessment approach that will best serve management.
- Interpret regulations and assess means of meeting requirements in a diverse operational and research environment.
- Collect performance data through interviews, document reviews, observations, and inspections.
- Motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams, engaging effectively with personnel from a variety of backgrounds and levels of knowledge to achieve assigned goals.
- Provide assessment and analysis deliverables and communicate results in a clear, concise, and timely manner to appropriate level(s) of management.
- Interface with all levels of Laboratory management and the Brookhaven Site Office (BHSO).
- Support Contractor Assurance and the Laboratory's Enterprise Risk Management process.
- Promote operational excellence and foster a learning and improvement culture.
- Additional special projects for the Quality Management Office as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or closely related field of study plus at least three years of full-time professional experience in quality management related field such Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or process improvement
- Demonstrated track record of leadership and a broad exposure to quality-related techniques and methodologies
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize results into clearly written documents
- Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Seven plus years of full-time professional experience in quality management related field
- Master’s degree
- Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams
- American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Trained Causal Analyst (e.g., BlueDragon, Taproot root cause methodology)
- Experience with statistics and data analytics and background in data-driven decision making
- Familiarity with BNL’s Integrated Operational Performance System (IOPS)
- NQA-1 knowledge/experience
Additional Information:
This is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $92300 - $130000/ year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
About us
Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Engineer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wolfspeed11
- Colliers Engineering & Design9
- GlobalFoundries9
- Goldman Sachs7
- K&A Engineering7
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services80
- Technology & Software54
- Electronics & Hardware35
- Manufacturing32
- Construction & Real Estate25
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Proficiency with statistical process control and root cause analysis methodologies
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and GMP standards for life sciences or medical device roles
- Experience using inspection tools, CMMs, or nondestructive testing equipment
- ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor preferred
Quality Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in New York?
Most quality engineer roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field. New York does not mandate a state-issued license specifically for quality engineers, but ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Engineer designation carry significant weight with New York employers, particularly in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical device manufacturing. Building hands-on experience through co-ops or internships with manufacturers in the Hudson Valley or Long Island region strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire quality engineers in New York?
Employers hiring quality engineers in New York right now include Wolfspeed, Colliers Engineering & Design, and GlobalFoundries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of aerospace primes, global pharmaceutical firms, and precision manufacturers on Long Island and in the Southern Tier means quality engineering roles appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which New York cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
New York, Rochester, and Albany have the most quality engineer openings in New York. New York City and its Long Island suburbs generate significant demand through pharmaceutical headquarters and aerospace contractors such as those concentrated in Bethpage, while Buffalo and Rochester support a strong manufacturing base in automotive components and optics that keeps quality roles consistently available outside the metro area.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, inspection labs, and supplier sites, which limits full remote work. About 15% of quality engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most positions require at least some on-site presence. The portions most likely to accommodate remote or hybrid schedules include documentation, audit coordination, and supplier quality management activities.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a quality technician or inspector role, which large New York manufacturers regularly fill with candidates who hold a relevant degree or technical certificate. Employers such as medical device companies on Long Island and aerospace suppliers in the Hudson Valley often bring on associates through co-op and new-graduate pipelines. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying signals commitment and gives less-experienced candidates a measurable edge in a competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the positions that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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