Persistent Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our world class production and operations team at our headquarters in NYC.  The Quality Engineer will ensure the product lifecycle meets the end-to-end quality standards, from design to manufacturing to delivery. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and suppliers to support compliance, improve processes, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues
• Perform internal audits and process inspections to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer statutory requirements
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability and quality alignment
• Collaborate with engineering during product development to define and implement quality requirements
• Monitor manufacturing data to identify trends and areas for process improvement
• Conduct periodic supplier audits for ensuring quality, compliance, and risk management in the supply chain
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and qualification of new products
• Manage quality-related change controls and update documentation as needed
• Support supplier quality through audits, evaluations, and nonconformance management
• Address customer complaints and ensure effective resolution of quality concerns
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies  
• Ensure compliance with industry and government quality regulations, such as Defense Contract Management (DCMA).  
• Prepare reports on quality metrics, providing recommendations to management

Minimum Qualifications  

• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field or min. 5 years’ experience in quality engineering or in a technical environment, with exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and product development processes
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of quality tools (e.g., root cause analysis, FMEA, CAPA, control plans)
• Understand the application of the principles, procedures of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems
• Demonstrate experience with information management systems, such as ERP/MRP/SAP
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma certified, Green Belt or higher
• Experience with electronics or software-based products
• Exposure to programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL)

The base pay for this role can vary from $85,000 to $106,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.