Quality Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing - Somerset, MA

The Quality Engineer will apply quality and process engineering principles to develop and optimize systems, ensuring alignment with business and quality objectives. They will collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements, maintain compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency at our Somerset, MA facility.

Client Details

My client specializes in precision stainless steel electropolishing, providing high-quality surface finishing for industries requiring strict performance and reliability standards. Their expertise covers medical devices, small precision components, and large-scale fabrications, with a focus on corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and surface enhancement.

With ISO 9001 certification and a strong emphasis on ISO 13485 compliance, they apply advanced electropolishing, passivation, and proprietary finishing techniques to meet exacting industry requirements. Their deep technical knowledge in electrochemical processes ensures consistency, precision, and process efficiency.

Backed by decades of experience, my client delivers high-precision finishing solutions, supporting manufacturers in achieving superior product performance and regulatory compliance.

Description

The Quality Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing / Metal Manufacturing will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with ISO 13485.
• Define, measure, and analyze key quality metrics to drive process compliance, product performance, and continuous improvement.
• Establish in-process and incoming inspection requirements, updating specifications and protocols as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures in cross-functional teams.
• Optimize quality and production planning to enhance efficiency and reliability, including equipment lifecycle management.
• Maintain and execute production monitoring plans per customer contracts and best practices.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of maintenance, production, and quality procedures per regulatory requirements.
• Support new business qualification by developing process control plans and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments, PFMEAs, and process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) to confirm process capability.
• Develop and implement SOPs, perform statistical analysis, and drive data-based decision-making for operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all quality engineering activities.
• Train and support teams on new processes, procedures, and equipment to ensure successful implementation and operation.

• Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, onsite at our Somerset, MA facility

Profile

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably metals.
• Experience in metal finishing processes such as electropolishing, electroplating, or anodizing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with ISO 13485 strongly preferred.
• Strong background in process control, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with electrochemical processes and surface treatments.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and supplier quality management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and suppliers.
• Certifications in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Local to Somerset, MA

Job Offer

• Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits
• Health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation and time off
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Employee-focused work environment with training and growth opportunities
• Collaborative team culture that values ideas and continuous improvement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.