
Quality Systems Engineer
Momentive · Waterford, NY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Momentive (chemicals) in Waterford, NY. Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans
- Base pay
- $86k–$126k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $86k–$126k. This one lists $86k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 25 quality engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live quality postings in New York.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$126k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 76%
- ✓ Six Sigma 52%
- ✓ AS9100 48%
- ✓ SPC 48%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- PPAP 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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This plant: Momentive in Waterford
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Full description from MomentiveAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The following are required for the role
- ◆Bachelor’s degree in engineering such as chemistry, materials science, industrial engineering or related field.
- ◆At least 4 years of quality related experience
- ◆Strong root cause analysis skills
- ◆Quality Management System auditing experience
- ◆Ability to drive change through a cross-functional organization
The following are preferred for the role
- ◆QMS implementation experience
- ◆FMEA and Control Plan development experience
- ◆AS9100/NADCAP and/or IATF audit experience
- ◆Silicone or chemical manufacturing experience
- ◆Lean Six Sigma certification
- ◆IATF Core tool implementation experience
requirements
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Job Title
Quality Systems Engineer
Summary
The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving aerospace quality systems within a silicone manufacturing environment. This role ensures full compliance with AS9100/IA9100, NADCAP, IATF, and other customer-specific aerospace or automotive requirements, while driving a proactive quality culture and enabling sustainable growth in aerospace markets. The position acts as the site’s primary quality interface for aerospace programs, leading customer engagement, audit readiness, and systemic quality improvements across the value chain.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Include
- •Lead implementation and maintenance of AS9100/IA9100 quality management system and/or other systems such as IATF as they arise
- •Act as primary quality interface for aerospace/automotive/electronics customers
- •Lead FMEA, control plans, and change management activities
- •Plan and execute internal, customer, and certification audits
- •Ensure traceability, documentation, and compliance to standards
- •Own customer complaints, communication, and resolution
- •Drive reduction of product quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- •Perform statistical analysis (SPC/SQC) to monitor process performance
- •Lead supplier quality activities and audits
- •Identify training needs and build site capability in aerospace quality
- •Review SQC/SPC out of control points to determine significance and actions.
- •Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation
What We Offer
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
- •Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
- •Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- •Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
- •Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
- •25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
- •401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
- •Student debt pay-off program.
- •Professional development programs and courses.
- •Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job
About Us
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
